If visa paperwork has ever put you off a trip, Sri Lanka is the antidote. Its Electronic Travel Authorization, or ETA, is one of the fastest, lightest visa processes an Indian traveller will encounter — approval often comes back within hours, permits a stay of up to 30 days, and costs around ₹2,500 all-in.
How the ETA works
The ETA is a short online application — passport details, travel dates and a payment — with no embassy visit, no biometrics and no physical documents to submit. Approval frequently comes back within a few hours, and almost always within one to two working days. It is issued for tourism, business or transit, and typically allows a stay of up to 30 days.
What you need, and what it costs
You need a passport valid for at least six months from your travel date, a digital passport-style photo, your travel dates and a return ticket, and a debit or credit card for the online fee payment. The ETA fee via our desk runs around ₹2,500 all-in, approval usually takes a few hours and rarely more than two working days, the stay permitted is up to 30 days, and it is a single-entry standard tourist ETA. We file this for you as part of your booking, so there is no separate portal to navigate.
On arrival at Colombo
Carry a printout or a saved copy of your ETA approval, your passport and your return ticket. Immigration at Bandaranaike International Airport is straightforward for ETA holders — this is a well-worn route for Indian tourists and the process is quick.
Why this matters for a quick getaway
Because the ETA turns around so fast, Sri Lanka is one of the few international trips from Gujarat you can genuinely plan on short notice — a long weekend decided on a Tuesday can be wheels-up by the following week.
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Sri Lanka? Yes, but it is an easy Electronic Travel Authorization — a short online form with no embassy visit or biometrics, usually approved within a few hours and at most two working days.
How much does the Sri Lanka ETA cost? Around ₹2,500 all-in when arranged through our desk, covering the application and service fee.
How long can I stay in Sri Lanka on an ETA? The standard tourist ETA permits a stay of up to 30 days on a single entry.
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