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Do I need a visa for Sri Lanka? Nationality: India

The answer depends on more than your passport. Below is what changes if you hold a residence permit or another country's visa.

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Answer · 26 October 2026

If you holdAnswerStaySource
Passport only Electronic travel authorisation neededYou need an ETA (eta.gov.lk) before travel — since 25 May 2026 it is free for citizens of this country. 30 days, double entry. up to 30 days Sri Lanka Department of Immigration: free tourist ETA for 40 countries from 25 May 2026 confirmed by an official sourceCheck →
Schengen residence permit Electronic travel authorisation neededYou need an ETA (eta.gov.lk) before travel — since 25 May 2026 it is free for citizens of this country. 30 days, double entry. up to 30 days Sri Lanka Department of Immigration: free tourist ETA for 40 countries from 25 May 2026 confirmed by an official sourceCheck →
Official government site: immigration.gov.lkGet the travel authorisation eta.gov.lk
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