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Indian travellers should match purpose, passport validity, stay period, documents and current entry rules before choosing a product.
Sri Lanka visa free for Indians
Is Sri Lanka Visa Free for Indians?
Review Sri Lanka visa-free entry guidance for Indians, including current-entry reminders and what to confirm before travel.
Direct answer
Short answer for Indian travellers.
Sri Lanka entry rules can change by nationality, route, passport validity and travel purpose. Indian travellers should confirm the current entry requirement before booking final travel or relying on a waiver, ETA, visa-on-arrival or eVisa route.
TopicVisa-free entry
Best forTravellers checking waiver or ETA news before booking.
Fee guideFrom INR 49
Entry typeSingle Entry
Processing3 to 4 Business Days
Prepare the basics.
Passport valid for travel to Sri Lanka, preferably with at least 6 months validity, Recent passport-size photograph as per destination specifications, Confirmed or tentative travel dates and itinerary, Hotel booking, host details, or accommodation address if requested, Return/onward ticket or travel plan if required by the destination
Use separate components.
Official fee, visa-centre charge and VisaKendra service estimate may be separate. Current catalogue guidance shows From INR 49 and 3 to 4 Business Days where available.
Approval is not guaranteed.
VisaKendra is an independent assistance service. Final approval and entry decisions remain with the relevant immigration authority.
Visa-free entry for Sri Lanka.
Travellers need to know whether a visa, ETA, TDAC, waiver or arrival process applies before they rely on airport clearance. VisaKendra answers this without inventing embassy rules or hiding the application decision.
What to confirm before choosing.
entry-policy confirmation, ETA status, fee checks and passport/travel-date readiness. The page stays specific to Indian travellers and links back to the live destination product when a supported route exists.
Fees, timing and entry details.
Current catalogue facts show From INR 49, 3 to 4 Business Days processing guidance, Single Entry entry guidance and 30 Days stay guidance where the product data provides it.
Apply only after the route is clear.
Choose the matching product below. Apply Online keeps the existing country, ISO, purpose and quote mapping attached for the VisaKendra application journey.
Matching live options
Choose the relevant Sri Lanka product.
Apply Online buttons keep country, ISO, purpose and quote ID attached for the existing VisaKendra application journey.
ETA
30 Days · Single Entry
30 Days Single Entry
Transit eta - Standard
INR 199
Payable estimate from the live catalogue. Final amount is confirmed inside the secure application flow.
PurposeTransit
Validity90 Days
Processing3 to 4 Business Days
Base CostINR 1
BaseINR 1
ServiceINR 168
GST/taxINR 30
Recommended
30 Days · Single Entry
30 Days Single Entry
Tourist eta - Standard
INR 49
Payable estimate from the live catalogue. Final amount is confirmed inside the secure application flow.
PurposeTourist
Validity90 Days
Processing1 to 2 Business Days
Base CostINR 1
BaseINR 1
ServiceINR 41
GST/taxINR 7
Frequently Asked Questions
Visa-free entry FAQs.
Which visa route should I choose?
Choose by travel purpose, allowed stay, entry type, document readiness and current official requirements.
Who is this page for?
This page is for Indian travellers comparing Sri Lanka visa requirements before opening the online application flow.
Can VisaKendra guarantee approval?
No. VisaKendra provides assistance and application guidance. Final approval is always at the discretion of the relevant immigration authority.
Are fees and timelines final?
No. Fees and processing times can change by visa type, applicant profile, travel date, source data and official requirements. Confirm before applying.
How do I apply online?
Choose the relevant VisaKendra product, review documents and fee guidance, then continue to the secure application flow where country, purpose, ISO and quote details stay attached.
How current is this guidance?
The page combines current VisaKendra catalogue data with official-source notes where available. Recheck fees, forms and appointment rules before final submission.
When should I ask VisaKendra before applying?
Ask before paying if your travel date is close, your documents are incomplete, your previous visa history is complicated, or the destination has recently changed entry rules.
Should I check official rules too?
Yes. Always verify current rules before final filing because visa policy, fees and appointment availability can change.
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Official references
Check official Sri Lanka guidance before filing.
VisaKendra uses catalogue data for application options and links to public official resources for traveller awareness. Rules and fees can change.