Sri Lanka’s ETA visa is now free — here’s what travellers need to know

Hi Reader, We’ve just heard that Sri Lanka has made its visas completely free for travellers from 40 countries, including the UK, USA, Australia, and many across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. You’ll still need to apply for a visa online or on arrival, but from 25/05/2026, the fee is waived for eligible travellers. But what does this actually mean for you? What is a Sri Lanka ETA ETA stands for Electronic Travel Authorisation, which is essentially an approval to enter Sri Lanka for the...