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Sri Lanka visa for citizens of Tuvalu

Entry requirement

Visa on arrival up to 30 days

Citizens of Tuvalu receive their visa for Sri Lanka at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

Maximum stay
30 days
Where to apply
Nothing to apply for in advance

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

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)

All visa types for Sri Lanka

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 Tuvalu

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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.

Citizens of Tuvalu planning a trip to Sri Lanka can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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).

Good to know

How long citizens of Tuvalu can stay in Sri Lanka

Citizens of Tuvalu may stay in Sri Lanka for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Sri Lanka.

How citizens of Tuvalu apply

Citizens of Tuvalu 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 Tuvalu

Sri Lankan citizens receive their visa for Tuvalu at the border; it covers up to 30 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Tuvalu and Sri Lanka.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of Tuvalu need a visa for Sri Lanka?

Citizens of Tuvalu receive their visa for Sri Lanka at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

How long can citizens of Tuvalu stay in Sri Lanka?

Citizens of Tuvalu can stay in Sri Lanka for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.

Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Tuvalu?

Sri Lankan citizens receive their visa for Tuvalu at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

Can citizens of Tuvalu enter Sri Lanka visa-free?

No; citizens of Tuvalu 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.