Sri Lanka Transit Visa for Indian citizens

As an Indian citizen, you need a transit visa if you have a connecting flight in Sri Lanka airport.

The Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo is the main international airport in Sri Lanka.

You can get a Sri Lanka Transit Visa (ETA) with us! Fill me in

What to Know about the Sri Lanka Transit Visa as an Indian Citizen

Indian citizens need a transit visa for a connecting flight in Sri Lanka, but no documents are required if not exiting the transit zone.
Indians transiting through Sri Lanka during an uninterrupted journey and continuing on the same vessel or carrier do not require a Sri Lanka Transit Visa.
A Transit Visa will not be necessary for any individual or group if the airline provides a list of these transit passengers and commits to transporting them on their earliest available flights.
To apply for a Transit Visa, you need to submit proof of transiting through Sri Lanka along with your application.
The maximum validity period of a Transit Visa is two days at the port of entry.

Applying for a Sri Lanka ETA as an Indian with iVisa

Discover our 3-step ETA application process that will get you your Sri Lanka Visa in no time.

How to apply for a Sri Lanka ETA

Step 1 - You’ll need to fill in a visa application form with your personal information. At this point, you’ll also need to select the processing time for your Sri Lanka Visa for Indians that will best suit your needs. We explain our different processing times and fees below.
Step 2 - You’ll be asked to double-check the information you entered in your ETA application. This is done to avoid any mistakes and potential delays in your Sri Lanka Visa for Indians application. After you’re sure everything looks OK, you’ll pay for the service. We accept credit and debit cards.
Step 3 - Upload your passport scan. Make sure to check that your Indian passport won’t expire within the next 6 months, otherwise, your Sri Lanka Visa for Indians will be denied.

Once your Sri Lanka Visa is approved, you’ll get it via email.

If you run into any issues when filling out your application, you can contact our customer service agents. They are available to help you with your Sri Lanka Visa 24/7 through our chat.