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A complete index of the visa guidance, nationality pages and travel guides published onsrilankan-visa.org.

Visa guides

The main guide — who needs an ETA, the free-country list, fees and how to apply.

What the tourist ETA is, what it costs and how long it lasts.

For meetings and conferences — fees, documents and eligible activities.

Free for stays under two days — and when you need one at all.

Who needs an ETA, who pays, and what causes refusals.

A six-point checklist to run before you apply.

The official form, screen by screen, with common mistakes flagged.

Every document needed, by visa category.

How to check an application and what each status means.

Official government contacts, and what only they can do.

What the 25 May 2026 change did and did not alter.

Fifteen answers to the questions travellers actually ask.

Which coast is in season when, beach by beach.

Tea, gems, textiles and spices — where to buy them safely.

Long stays, extensions to 270 days, and where to base yourself.

Beaches, wildlife, weather and festivals across the island.

Last reviewed 2026-08-22.