Important Notice
The foreign nationals visiting Sri Lanka can apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) via the website, www.eta.gov.lk
Nationals of China, India, Indonesia, Russia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Japan can obtain the ETA free of charge.
Owing to an interim suspension order issued by the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka on 02nd August 2024, the online visa application system implemented via web portal https://www.srilankaevisa.lk/ has been deactivated.
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Penalties for overstay:
A foreigner staying in Sri Lanka without a valid visa will be charged the following with effect from 21st June 2023:
A person who departs Sri Lanka within seven (07) days of visa expiry: applicable visa fee
Where the period of overstay has exceeded seven (07) days and has continued up to fourteen (14) days: penalty of USD 250 + applicable visa fee
Where the period of overstay has exceeded fourteen (14) days: penalty of USD 500 + applicable visa fee
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From 01.01.2023, tourists arriving in Sri Lanka by air three days before arrival have to fill in an on-line Arrival Card: https://eservices.immigration.gov.lk/emb/eEmbarkation/'#/home-page
