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Do Canadians need a visa for Sri Lanka?

By the Visa Almanac editorial teamChange logUpdated 1 Nov 2026

In brief

No visa, but an online authorisation: Canadian passport holders need an online travel authorisation before they travel to Sri Lanka (30 days, double entry).

Sri Lanka ETA fee for Canadians: Since 25 May 2026 Canadians get Sri Lanka's tourist ETA free of charge, for 30 days. Official fee since . Source: Department of Immigration and Emigration, Sri Lanka, checked .

Conditions: ETA issued free of charge (scheme in force since 25 May 2026, no end date given).

With effect from 25.05.2026, nationals of the following 40 countries are eligible to obtain tourist visa (ETA) free-of-charge for a period of 30 days.Department of Immigration and Emigration, Sri Lanka

Checked 1 Nov 2026Source: Department of Immigration and Emigration, Sri LankaApply only at eta.gov.lkReport a change

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ContentsIn brief
  1. In brief
  2. At a glance
  3. Do Canadians need a visa?
  4. Visa types
  5. Fee
  6. Processing time
  7. Documents
  8. What changed
  9. FAQ
  10. Sources

At a glance

AccessETA · 30 days, double entryETA issued free of charge (scheme in force since 25 May 2026, no end date given)
Stay30 days, double entry
Validity and entriesThe free visa is valid for 30 days from your first arrival and allows two entries within that period.1You must enter Sri Lanka within 3 months of the ETA being issued.3
Official feeSince 25 May 2026 Canadians get Sri Lanka's tourist ETA free of charge, for 30 days.2Staying beyond the free 30 days means paying the normal visa fee for the extension.1
Official processingNot stated by the official sources we read
Where to applyOfficial site: eta.gov.lk

Do Canadians need a visa for Sri Lanka?

The Department of Immigration and Emigration, Sri Lanka lists Canada among the countries whose nationals need an online travel authorisation before they travel. Stay: 30 days, double entry. Conditions: ETA issued free of charge (scheme in force since 25 May 2026, no end date given).

“With effect from 25.05.2026, nationals of the following 40 countries are eligible to obtain tourist visa (ETA) free-of-charge for a period of 30 days.”

Department of Immigration and Emigration, Sri Lanka · checked

Conditions and exceptions

  • Free does not mean no ETA: you must still get the ETA online before you arrive.

    Please note that all foreign nationals, including nationals of the above-mentioned 40 countries and nationals with bilateral reciprocal agreements between between (i.e. Maldives, Seychelles, and Singapore), are required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) prior to arrival in Sri Lanka.Department of Immigration and Emigration, Sri Lanka · checked

Sri Lanka visa types for Canadians

Fee

These are government fees as the official sources state them. Agencies add their own service fees; those are not visa fees, and we don't list them.

Processing time

The official sources we read state no processing time.

Documents and entry checks

What changed

  1. Since 25 May 2026 Canadians get Sri Lanka's tourist ETA free of charge, for 30 days. Department of Immigration and Emigration, Sri Lanka · checked
  2. Checked against the official sources on this page: the rule above still holds.

FAQ

Is Sri Lanka visa-free for Canadians now?

There is no visa, but Canadians need an online travel authorisation before they travel (30 days, double entry). Conditions: ETA issued free of charge (scheme in force since 25 May 2026, no end date given).

How much does a Sri Lanka visa cost for Canadians?

Since 25 May 2026 Canadians get Sri Lanka's tourist ETA free of charge, for 30 days. Staying beyond the free 30 days means paying the normal visa fee for the extension.

Can I get a Sri Lanka visa in 7 days?

The official sources we read state no processing time.

Sources

Official sources only. Each was checked on the date shown.

  1. Department of Immigration and Emigration, Sri Lanka: entry rule, visa types, entry conditions and feeseta.gov.lk · checked
  2. Department of Immigration and Emigration, Sri Lanka (ETA portal): feeseta.gov.lk · checked
  3. Department of Immigration and Emigration, Sri Lanka (ETA portal): documents and visa typeseta.gov.lk · checked
  4. Department of Immigration and Emigration, Sri Lanka (ETA portal): visa typeseta.gov.lk · checked
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