Do United Kingdom citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?
🇬🇧 United Kingdom need a travel authorisation (eTA) to visit 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka。
eTA required
Set on Sri Lanka? We turn the visa into step-by-step task cards and help you finish them.
Start my planMax stay
30 days per visit
Pre-travel authorisation
None
Entry basis
eta
Good to know: ETA required before travel; apply via eta.gov.lk.
Official Sri Lanka visa portal ↗Rules verified 2026-08-31; policies change — always confirm with the official source.
What to prepare
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond arrival
- Proof of onward or return travel
- Accommodation details for the first night
- Evidence of sufficient funds
Frequently asked questions
Do United Kingdom citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?
🇬🇧 United Kingdom need a travel authorisation (eTA) to visit 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka。
How long can United Kingdom citizens stay in Sri Lanka?
30 days per visit ETA required before travel; apply via eta.gov.lk.
What documents should United Kingdom citizens prepare on arrival in Sri Lanka?
Standard entry documents: a passport valid for at least 6 months, proof of onward travel, accommodation details and evidence of sufficient funds.
More destinations for a United Kingdom passport
Other passports visiting Sri Lanka
Always confirm with official sources before you travel.
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