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Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka visa for Canadian citizens
Entry requirement
Canadian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at srilankahcottawa.org
Which Sri Lanka visa?
Tourist Visa (short visit, issued as an ETA)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- 30 days from arrival; extendable inside Sri Lanka (published fee bands run to day 270)
Apply on Sri Lanka Electronic Travel Authorization (Department of Immigration and Emigration)
Sri Lanka’s official site for the tourist visa is eta.gov.lk. Longest stay on the tourist visa: 30 days from arrival; extendable inside Sri Lanka (published fee bands run to day 270).
Sri Lankan citizens travelling to Canada
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Travel advice for Sri Lanka
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Canada to Sri Lanka, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Sri Lanka at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 13 October 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Sri Lanka (updated 21 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Sri Lanka (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Canadian citizens can stay in Sri Lanka
Canadian citizens may stay in Sri Lanka for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Sri Lanka.
How Canadian citizens apply
Canadian citizens receive the visa for Sri Lanka at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Sri Lankan citizens travelling to Canada
Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Canadian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can Canadian citizens stay in Sri Lanka?
Canadian citizens can stay in Sri Lanka for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Canada?
Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel.
Can Canadian citizens enter Sri Lanka visa-free?
No; Canadian citizens need a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.