Do I need to provide completed eta application?

The ETA application, submitted online at eta.gov.lk with just your passport details, no passport copies, supporting documents, or photographs are required. Citizens of about 40 countries get this free; everyone else pays a fee.

Do I need to provide valid passport?

A passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date.

Do I need to provide if you're under 12: the eta is free?

Children of any nationality under 12 years old are eligible for a free tourist ETA for up to 30 days. If the stay is longer than 30 days, visa extension fees apply, according to nationality.

Do I need to provide travel dates?

Your intended arrival date, entered as part of the ETA application.

Document checklist

U.S. Virgin Islands → Sri Lanka: Short-stay tourist

What you need before you submit, checked against official requirements, not guesswork.

Checked by our automated verification on 20 Oct 2026: every source on this page resolves and the data is structurally complete. This does not confirm a person re-read the source text for accuracy.

Required documents

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Identity

Completed ETA application
Required
The ETA application, submitted online at eta.gov.lk with just your passport details, no passport copies, supporting documents, or photographs are required. Citizens of about 40 countries get this free; everyone else pays a fee.
Source: Sri Lanka Department of Immigration and Emigration, Electronic Travel Authorization
Valid passport
Required
A passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date.
Source: Sri Lanka Department of Immigration and Emigration, Electronic Travel Authorization

Financial

If you're under 12: the ETA is free
Children of any nationality under 12 years old are eligible for a free tourist ETA for up to 30 days. If the stay is longer than 30 days, visa extension fees apply, according to nationality.
Source: Sri Lanka Department of Immigration and Emigration: ETA fees

Travel

Travel dates
Required
Your intended arrival date, entered as part of the ETA application.
Source: Sri Lanka Department of Immigration and Emigration, Electronic Travel Authorization

Why applications on this route get refused

Arriving without an approved ETA
Every foreign national needs an approved ETA before arrival in Sri Lanka, there's no exemption, only a fee difference by nationality.
How to avoid it: Apply online at eta.gov.lk before you travel; processing typically takes 24–72 hours.
Applied through an unofficial third-party site
Third-party sites charge more than the official portal for the same ETA.
How to avoid it: Only apply through eta.gov.lk directly.
Passport details entered incorrectly
Since the ETA process doesn't check a passport copy, a typo in your passport number or name can go unnoticed until you're at the border.
How to avoid it: Double-check every passport detail against your physical passport before submitting.

Sources

Sri Lanka Department of Immigration and Emigration, Electronic Travel Authorization · checked 9 Sept 2026
Sri Lanka Department of Immigration and Emigration: ETA fees · checked 5 Oct 2026

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