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Sri Lanka visa for German citizens

Sri Lanka Electronic Travel Authorisation (Tourism) for German citizens: requirements, documents, government fee and official source, verified 2026-08-27.

Built from officially published requirements · last checked 30 Aug 2026

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What German citizens need for Sri Lanka

To enter Sri Lanka, German citizens use the Sri Lanka Electronic Travel Authorisation (Tourism), issued by Department of Immigration and Emigration, Sri Lanka.

Online travel authorisation for tourism. Since 25 May 2026 it is free for nationals of 40 countries, and for Singapore, Seychelles and the Maldives.

What you must satisfy

  • Your passport must still be valid when you arrive in Sri Lanka.
  • This authorisation allows a stay of up to 30 days.

How long it lasts

  • Maximum stay: 30 days.
  • The authorisation is valid for 30 days.

How long it takes

The authority states typical processing of 1–3 day(s). Processing times are not guaranteed, so apply early.

Documents you may need

Your exact checklist depends on your answers — the checker works it out for you.

  • Passport biographic page

What it costs

  • Government fee: free — Free 30-day tourist ETA for your nationality (fee regime effective 25 May 2026).
  • Our service fee is shown separately before you pay anything. We never fold our fee into the government fee.

What we do, and what we do not do

For this product, we prepare and check everything and assist with the official submission.

We are not a government service and we are not affiliated with any authority. The official site is https://www.eta.gov.lk/slvisa/visainfo/fees.jsp?locale=en_US.

  • The government fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
  • Binding terms are shown only inside the official application flow.
  • No public submission API exists; unattended automation is treated as prohibited.

Official source

Source: Department of Immigration and Emigration, Sri Lanka — https://www.eta.gov.lk/slvisa/visainfo/fees.jsp?locale=en_US. Last verified 2026-08-27.

Requirements change. Always confirm on the official site.

Questions people ask

How much does the Sri Lanka Electronic Travel Authorisation (Tourism) cost?

The government fee is free. Our service fee, if any, is always shown separately.

How long does the Sri Lanka Electronic Travel Authorisation (Tourism) take?

The authority states 1–3 day(s). Apply early; times are not guaranteed.

How long can I stay in Sri Lanka?

Up to 30 days per entry.

Do you submit the application for me?

For this product, we prepare and check everything and assist with the official submission.

Turn this into your own plan

This page answers the general question. Your Entry Plan answers yours — your dates, your passport, what is still outstanding and where to go next.

Check my exact requirements

Official sources for this page

Requirements change. Always confirm on the official page before you travel.