Sri Lanka visa requirements for Indians

Travel and visa requirements

Sri Lankan Visa is not required for Indians

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Any Indian intending to travel to Sri Lanka must apply for the Sri Lankan Electronic Travel Authorisation(eTA). 
  • Indian applicants can also be granted Sri Lankan visa on their arrival in the country.
  • The stay duration for the Sri Lankan visa is 30 days.
  • An Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is an entry requirement for visa-exempt foreign nationals travelling to Sri Lanka by air.
  • If visitors are planning a short visit to Sri Lanka, they can submit their ETA application online to the Department of Immigration & Emigration.
  • ETA application can be submitted online or on arrival to Sri Lanka.
  • Visitors are required to present a passport valid for the duration of stay in the country.
  • Somalian passports must have at least one page for entry stamps.
  • A Yellow Fever Certificate is requested from visitors on arriving in Sri Lanka.
  • Traveller must obtain a previous permit from the Department of Animal Production and Health before bringing any live animal into Sri Lanka.
  • Cats and dogs must be accompanied by an official certificate of veterinary health as well as a certificate of vaccination against rabies which are issued by the veterinary authorities.
  • All visitors in Sri Lanka are not required to pay any airport tax upon departing from the airport.
  • The Importation of local currencies beyond 5,000 LKR and the Exportation of local currencies beyond 15,000 LKR is prohibited.
  • Foreign currency over USD 15,000 must be declared upon your arrival in the country.
  • foreign currencies up to the sums that are imported and declared with the exception of Indian and Pakistani currencies which are prohibited from departure.
  • Sri Lanka uses India Standard Time zone (GMT+5:30). For this reason, there is no time difference between India and Sri Lanka.
  • The estimated flight time from Delhi, India to Colombo, Sri Lanka is 3 hours, 31 minutes.
  • Although the country is relatively small in size, it has the highest biodiversity density in Asia.
  • Sri Lanka has one of the most literate populations amongst developing nations in the world.
  • Sri Lanka boasts 24 wildlife reserves, which are home to a wide range of native species such as Asian elephants, leopards, sloth bears, the unique small loris, a variety of deer, the purple-faced langur, the endangered wild boar, porcupines and Indian Pangolins.
  • Sinhala and Tamil are the two official languages of Sri Lanka while English is regarded as its link language.
  • Sri Lanka is a multi-religious country but Buddhists comprise 70 per cent of the population.
  • Dishes include rice and curry, pittu, kiribath, wholemeal roti, string hoppers wattalapam (a rich pudding of Malay origin made of coconut milk jaggery, cashew nuts, eggs, and spices including cinnamon and nutmeg), kottu and hoppers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I extend my stay duration if the given days are not sufficient to cover my traveling purpose in Sri Lanka?

A visitor wishing to stay more than 30 days in Sri Lanka may apply for an extension and the extension can only be granted to the applicant at the discretion of the  Sri Lanka Immigration Department. 

What are the parks can I visit for tourism in Sri Lanka?

You can explore The Yala National Parks in the southeast with herds of elephant, deer, and peacocks. There is also the Wilpattu National Park in the northwest, the largest national park, which preserves the habitats of many water birds such as storks, pelicans, ibis and spoonbills.

What sporting activities can I enjoy in Sri Lanka?

Volleyball, which is considered the country’s national sport. The most popular sport in the country is cricket but there are also facilities for rugby, athletics, football, netball and tennis, etc... these are the sport centers you can visit to have a wonderful unforgettable memories.

What minimum time to travel by plane from India to Sri Lanka?

The estimated flight time from Delhi, India to Colombo, Sri Lanka is 3 hours, 31 minutes.