Travel requirements to Sri Lanka for British citizens

Travellers need a travel authorization to visit Sri Lanka for Tourism.

Visa-exempt visitors entering Sri Lanka must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). Travellers can apply online. Once approved, travellers receive their eTA confirmation electronically.

If travellers receive a new passport, they must apply for a new eTA.

Travellers need a travel authorization to visit Sri Lanka for Business.

Visa-exempt visitors entering Sri Lanka must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). Travellers can apply online. Once approved, travellers receive their eTA confirmation electronically.

If travellers receive a new passport, they must apply for a new eTA.

Travellers under 16 travelling alone are advised to carry their birth certificate and a parental consent letter signed by their parents. The letter must give consent for the child to travel unaccompanied or accompanied by a responsible adult. Travellers under 16 travelling alone must also carry an affidavit from the person who will take care of the child in Sri Lanka.

Check the source for more details.

Travellers need a valid passport to enter Sri Lanka. The traveller's passport must remain valid for at least 6 months after the traveller arrives in Sri Lanka.

Travellers require proof of a ticket showing their entrance and exit from Sri Lanka.

Travellers should consider:

• Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B vaccines;
• Typhoid vaccine for visits to smaller cities or rural areas;
• Routine vaccines including Measles;
• Japanese Encephalitis vaccine for extended stays or rural activities (not recommended for short-term travel to urban areas or travel to areas with no clear Japanese Encephalitis season).

Additional vaccine recommendations may apply. Consult your healthcare provider and check the source for details.