Indian passport holders need an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) before arrival. The Sri Lanka ETA is USD 50 for double entry, valid 30 days.
Documents required
Checklist
- 01Valid Indian passport — min 6 months validity, blank pages
- 02Confirmed return air ticket
- 03Confirmed hotel / package booking
- 04Recent passport-size photographs
- 05Online ETA application
- 06Sufficient funds (USD 50/day)
Step by step
Application process
- 1Apply Onlineeta.gov.lk — official ETA portal.
- 2Pay FeeUSD 50 by credit card.
- 3Receive ETAEmail within 24–48 hrs.
- 4TravelCarry printed ETA to CMB airport.
Important advisories
Read before you travel
- ◆Use only eta.gov.lk — many lookalike scam sites exist.
- ◆ETA is double-entry, valid for 30 days per entry.
- ◆Yellow Fever certificate required if arriving from affected country.
Fees breakdown
Costs
Sri Lanka ETA
USD 50 ≈ ₹4,200
Where to apply
eta.gov.lk (official only).Common mistakes
Avoid these
- ✘Using a third-party site
- ✘Late application
- ✘Carrying digital-only copy (print recommended)
How StarLux helps
Done for you
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