Sri Lanka ETA Tourist — Single or Double Entry (30 days, extendable to 90)for 🇪🇹 Ethiopian citizens travelling to 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka

📋Required Documents3

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  Approved Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for tourism

  Grants a short visit (commonly up to 30 days, double entry); applied for online before travel.

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  Valid passport (valid 6+ months)
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  Return or onward ticket

ℹ️What to Expect

To apply for a Sri Lanka ETA Tourist — Single or Double Entry (30 days, extendable to 90), book an appointment at the nearest Sri Lanka embassy or visa application centre in your country. Submit the required documents in person or via a designated courier service. Processing takes approximately 3 days. The government fee is USD 20.00. Plan well ahead of your intended travel date to allow time for processing and any additional document requests from the consulate. Always verify current requirements with the Sri Lanka embassy or official government website before booking travel.

📎Supporting Documents (may strengthen your application)

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  Proof of accommodation in Sri Lanka (if applicable)
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  Proof of sufficient funds for the stay (if applicable)

🌐Why Ethiopian passport holders need a visa for Sri Lanka

Ethiopian citizens require a visa to enter Sri Lanka based on the current immigration requirements set by Sri Lanka's government. Ethiopian passport holders must apply through the Sri Lanka embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre before travelling. Requirements are subject to change, so always verify at the official government portal.

⚠️Common Reasons Sri Lanka ETA Tourist — Single or Double Entry (30 days, extendable to 90) Applications Are Refused6

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  An ETA application whose passport details, photo or nationality do not match the supporting documents, or a passport valid for less than six months.
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  No confirmed onward/return ticket, accommodation, or evidence of sufficient funds for the stay.
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  An unclear purpose of visit, or a travel history suggesting intended work or overstay on a tourist ETA.
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  A prior overstay or immigration violation in Sri Lanka.
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  A name match on a security, immigration or Interpol alert.
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  Note: a valid ETA does not guarantee entry — the immigration officer at the border makes the final decision.

Refusal grounds are at the discretion of the deciding officer and can change. This list is informational — always verify current requirements at the official government portal.

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