Germany → Sri Lanka: do you need a visa?

Tourist Visa (ETA)

Documents

• JPG image of the data page of a valid passport (official tourist-visa requirement)
• Passport valid at least 6 months from arrival
• Evidence of adequate funds for maintenance and return passage (e.g. bank statements and/or credit card)
• Written assurance of return: return ticket to country of domicile or visa for the next country of destination
• Accommodation details where staying (address and telephone number are required at extension stage; provide booking confirmation for entry)

FAQ

What can I do on a tourist visa?
Sightseeing, holidaying, visiting friends and relatives, medical treatment including Ayurvedic and Yoga, and short sports or cultural-performance participation. Business meetings, conferences, short training, art/music/dance events classed as business, paid work, and long stays via successive visits are not allowed.

How long is the tourist ETA valid and can I extend it?
The ETA tourist visa is for 30 days with double-entry facility from first arrival. If you stay beyond 30 days, apply for an extension online or at the Battaramulla Head Office before expiry; extension fees follow the official 31-90 / 91-180 / 181-270 day bands.

Who gets the tourist ETA free of charge?
With effect from 25.05.2026, nationals of 40 listed countries can obtain a 30-day tourist ETA free of charge; Maldivian nationals receive 90 days under the reciprocal arrangement, and Singapore/Seychelles ETA treatment is also free. ETA fees already paid before 25.05.2026 are non-refundable.