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The Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) requirement for short-stay (tourism and business) visitors to Sri Lanka effective from 15 October 2025
Sri Lanka Illuminate Bangkok with the Spirit of Vesak at Historic Wat Pho
In a solemn and spiritually uplifting celebration of the International Day of Vesak 2026, the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka together with the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Nepal in Bangkok jointly hosted a special commemorative event on 28 May 2026 at the iconic Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram Rajwaramahawihan (Wat Pho), one of Thailand’s most sacred and historically significant Buddhist temples.
Embassy of Sri Lanka Facilitates Sri Lanka’s Participation in THAIFEX – ANUGA ASIA 2026 and Technical Exposure Programme in Thailand
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok facilitated the visit of a 16-member Sri Lankan delegation, coordinated by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board, comprising representatives of export-oriented food and beverage companies. The delegation visited Thailand from 24–31 May 2026 to participate in THAIFEX – ANUGA ASIA 2026, Asia’s leading food and beverage trade exhibition, and a parallel Technical Exposure and Capacity Building Programme organized by the Embassy.
As announced earlier, with effect from 15 October 2025, all those visiting Sri Lanka for short-stay (tourism and business) purposes are required to obtain the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) through website: eta.gov.lk.
1. As per the reciprocal/bilateral arrangements, passport holders of Seychelles, Maldives and Singapore shall be exempted from fees.
2. Passport holders of People’s Republic of China, India, Russia, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia and Japan will also receive ETA free of charge as per existing regulations.
3. The stipulated fee will be applicable to passport holder from all countries other than those listed in Points 1 and 2.
The Department of Immigration and Emigration (DIE) will take active steps to ensure the issuance of the ETA in an expeditious manner particularly in view of the oncoming tourist high season.
Controller General’s
Department of Immigration and Emigration
13 October 2025
Sri Lanka Illuminate Bangkok with the Spirit of Vesak at Historic Wat Pho
In a solemn and spiritually uplifting celebration of the International Day of Vesak 2026, the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka together with the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Nepal in Bangkok jointly hosted a special commemorative event on 28 May 2026 at the iconic Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram Rajwaramahawihan (Wat Pho), one of Thailand’s most sacred and historically significant Buddhist temples.
Embassy of Sri Lanka Facilitates Sri Lanka’s Participation in THAIFEX – ANUGA ASIA 2026 and Technical Exposure Programme in Thailand
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok facilitated the visit of a 16-member Sri Lankan delegation, coordinated by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board, comprising representatives of export-oriented food and beverage companies. The delegation visited Thailand from 24–31 May 2026 to participate in THAIFEX – ANUGA ASIA 2026, Asia’s leading food and beverage trade exhibition, and a parallel Technical Exposure and Capacity Building Programme organized by the Embassy.