Travelling to Sri Lanka

What Sri Lanka asks of visitors, what it costs, and how long it takes.

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Visas and permits for Sri Lanka

1 on file. Open one for the documents, fees and processing time.

Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)
Free tourist eTA for Pakistani nationals (since 25 May). eTA still mandatory before travel.
Fee varies
Apply online first

Good to know

Practical facts worth having before you land.

Capital
Colombo
Currency
LKR
Official language
Sinhala, Tamil
Dialling code
+94
Time zone
UTC+5:30
Emergency number
119
Region
Asia

Visa rules change without notice. Confirm with Sri Lanka's embassy or official visa portal before you book. EzVisa is information, not legal advice.