No Visa Fees! Sri Lanka Welcomes Tourists from 40 Countries

The Sri Lankan government has officially expanded its visa fee waiver program, with immediate effect, to include visitors from 40 countries. The Government announced.

What does “waived visas” mean? Visitors from these countries no longer have to pay the typical visa processing fee (previously around USD 50). They still need to complete the required Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) or e‑Visa application, but these applications are now free of charge.

List of Countries to Receive Visa-Free Entry to Sri Lanka:

1.            United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

2.            Federal Republic of Germany

3.            Kingdom of the Netherlands

4.            The Kingdom of Belgium

5.            The Kingdom of Spain

6.            The Commonwealth of Australia

7.            Republic of Poland

8.            The Republic of Kazakhstan

9.            The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

10.          The United Arab Emirates

11.          Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal

12.          People’s Republic of China *

13.          The Republic of India *

14.          The Republic of Indonesia *

15.          The Russian Federation *

16.          The Kingdom of Thailand *

17.          The Federation of Malaya *

18.          Japan *

19.          Republic of France

20.          United States of America

21.          Canada

22.          Czech Republic (Czechia)

23.          Republic of Italy

24.          Swiss Confederation (Switzerland)

25.          Republic of Austria

26.          State of Israel

27.          Republic of Belarus

28.          Islamic Republic of Iran

29.          Kingdom of Sweden

30.          Republic of Finland

31.          Kingdom of Denmark

32.          Republic of Korea

33.          State of Qatar

34.          Sultanate of Oman

35.          Kingdom of Bahrain

36.          New Zealand

37.          State of Kuwait

38.          Kingdom of Norway

39.          Republic of Türkiye

40.          Pakistan 

What travelers need to know:

Detail	Information
Duration of stay	Tourists may stay for up to 30 days per visit under this policy.
Application process	Travelers must still apply online via the ETA or e‑Visa platform.
Validity period	The waiver takes effect immediately as of July 26, 2025.
Other fees	No visa application fee for qualifying countries, but standard port taxes or airport charges may apply.