Transit visa

Transit visa is an entry permit granted to a foreign national for admission into Sri Lanka for a brief period which is incidental and in the course of his/hers journey to another country/destination. Please kindly apply the prior approval at http://www.eta.gov.lk/slvisa/

Fee:

TRANSIT VISA WITH SINGLE ENTRY VALID FOR 48 HOURS

Free

Last modified on 04/05/2020

Visa Notice

The Immigration and Emigration Department of Sri Lanka has shifted from its Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) visa program to the New eVisa scheme, with effect from April 17, 2024. The ETA website was disconnected on April 16, 2024.
Accordingly, all eligible nationalities planning to enter Sri Lanka via air or sea, for the purpose of tourism, business and transit, should visit the "Official Sri Lanka eVisa Website" through the weblink https://www.srilankaevisa.lk/ to apply for their online visa to Sri Lanka.
The Official Sri Lanka eVisa Website, https://www.srilankaevisa.lk/ is the only authorized website of the Department of Immigration and Emigration of Sri Lanka from April 17,2024, 00:00 hrs.