Do you need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Entry rules for Sri Lanka for 9 passports, each checked against the official source: 0 without a visa, 9 with a pre-registration, 0 with a visa.
We list only the pairs we have checked against the official source. A destination or passport that is not listed has not been checked yet; it does not mean a visa is required.
How this tool works
We read the official notice for each pair and record the date. Nothing here is generated; a pair with no written check is not shown.
How we check| Passport | Entry | What it means | Last checked | Full rules |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | Pre-registration | Free ETA required. Australian passport holders need a Sri Lanka ETA, free since 25 May 2026. | Oct 6, 2026 | Full rules |
| Canada | Pre-registration | Free ETA required. Canadian passport holders need a Sri Lanka ETA, free since 25 May 2026. | Oct 6, 2026 | Full rules |
| France | Pre-registration | ETA required. French passport holders need an ETA before traveling to Sri Lanka. | Oct 19, 2026 | Full rules |
| Germany | Pre-registration | Free ETA required. German passport holders need a Sri Lanka ETA, free since 25 May 2026. | Oct 6, 2026 | Full rules |
| Ireland | Pre-registration | ETA required. Irish passport holders must apply online before traveling to Sri Lanka. | Oct 19, 2026 | Full rules |
| Portugal | Pre-registration | ETA required. Portuguese passport holders need an ETA before traveling to Sri Lanka. | Oct 19, 2026 | Full rules |
| Spain | Pre-registration | Free ETA required. Spanish passport holders need a Sri Lanka ETA, free since 25 May 2026. | Oct 6, 2026 | Full rules |
| United Kingdom | Pre-registration | Free ETA required. British passport holders need a Sri Lanka ETA, free since 25 May 2026. | Oct 6, 2026 | Full rules |
| United States | Pre-registration | Free ETA required. US passport holders need a Sri Lanka ETA, free since 25 May 2026. | Oct 6, 2026 | Full rules |
Before you fly to Sri Lanka
Ancient capitals, a rock fortress, tea-country trains and beaches, where the best month depends on the coast.
Read the guideVisas and entryWho needs a visa, an online travel authorization or nothing at all, written from the official rules and dated.
Read the guideTrip cost in Sri LankaA bed, food, transport and sights per day, at three price levels.
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Do Australian passport holders need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Free ETA required. Australian passport holders need a Sri Lanka ETA, free since 25 May 2026.
Do Canadian passport holders need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Free ETA required. Canadian passport holders need a Sri Lanka ETA, free since 25 May 2026.
Do French passport holders need a visa for Sri Lanka?
ETA required. French passport holders need an ETA before traveling to Sri Lanka.
Do German passport holders need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Free ETA required. German passport holders need a Sri Lanka ETA, free since 25 May 2026.
Do Irish passport holders need a visa for Sri Lanka?
ETA required. Irish passport holders must apply online before traveling to Sri Lanka.
Do Portuguese passport holders need a visa for Sri Lanka?
ETA required. Portuguese passport holders need an ETA before traveling to Sri Lanka.
Do Spanish passport holders need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Free ETA required. Spanish passport holders need a Sri Lanka ETA, free since 25 May 2026.
Do British passport holders need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Free ETA required. British passport holders need a Sri Lanka ETA, free since 25 May 2026.
Do US passport holders need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Free ETA required. US passport holders need a Sri Lanka ETA, free since 25 May 2026.