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Sri Lanka Visa for Nepali Citizens

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Nepali passport holders visiting Sri Lanka as tourists use the Sri Lanka Tourist ETA. Processing time: 24–48 hours. Apply online at eta.gov.lk. The sources and the date this record was last reviewed are listed at the end of the page.

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Sri Lanka visa for Nepali citizens — key facts

Tourist visa
Sri Lanka Tourist ETA (SAARC-reduced for Nepalis)Stay: 30 days (extendable up to 6 months in-country).
Visa fee
Not listed in our record
Processing time
24–48 hours (often instant).
Where to apply
Onlineeta.gov.lk

At a glance

At a glance — Sri Lanka Tourist ETA (SAARC-reduced for Nepalis)

Processing time
24–48 hours (often instant).
Stay duration
30 days (extendable up to 6 months in-country).
Visa validity
6 months from issuance to enter; 30 days from arrival.
Entries
Double.
Bank balance / financial proof
No fixed minimum; recommended ≥ USD 1,500 in account; ≈ USD 50/day for stay.
Where to apply
Apply online at eta.gov.lk.

Visa types

Visa categories available

  • Tourist — Sri Lanka Tourist ETA (SAARC-reduced for Nepalis)

    Tourism, holiday, family visit.

    Stay
    30 days (extendable up to 6 months in-country).
    Processing
    24–48 hours (often instant).

  • Business — Sri Lanka Business ETA (SAARC-reduced)

    Business meetings, conferences, trade activities.

    Stay
    30 days.
    Processing
    24–48 hours.

  • Transit — Sri Lanka Transit ETA

    Transit through Sri Lanka (≤ 48 hours).

    Stay
    Up to 2 days (48 hours).
    Processing
    24 hours.

  • Re-Entry — Sri Lanka Sticker Visa via Embassy (long-stay)

    Long-stay tourism, study, religious / research, employment, dependent.

    Stay
    90 days – 1 year per category.

Checklist

Required documents — Sri Lanka tourist visa

5 required · 1 conditional — tick them off as you build your file.

  1. Passport bio-page (6+ months)

    Required

    JPEG.

  2. Email + payment card

    Required

  3. Travel itinerary (arrival/departure dates)

    Required

  4. Onward / return ticket

    Required

  5. Accommodation proof / address in Sri Lanka

    Required

  6. Travel insurance

    Conditional

    Recommended.

Where to apply

Sri Lanka embassy in Nepal

Mission
Embassy of Sri Lanka — Kathmandu
Address
"Oshin Kunj", Rudreshwor Chowk, Budhanilkantha, Kathmandu, Nepal (P.O. Box 8802)
Phone
+977 1 4720623
Email
slemb.kathmandu@mfa.gov.lk
Hours
Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00.
Application centre
Online — eta.gov.lk (Electronic Travel Authorisation) — Mobitel-operated ETA portal restored after Sri Lankan Supreme Court suspended VFS/IVS/GBS deal in Aug 2024. Embassy Kathmandu handles sticker visas for long-stay categories.
Online portal
https://eta.gov.lk

Notes

Important notes

Machine-readable version: /visa/sri-lanka/markdown

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FAQ

Sri Lanka visa for Nepali citizens — frequently asked questions

Common questions Nepali citizens ask before applying for a Sri Lanka visa — answered from the official sources listed below.

Which visa do Nepali citizens use to visit Sri Lanka as tourists?

Nepali passport holders visiting Sri Lanka for tourism use the Sri Lanka Tourist ETA (SAARC-reduced for Nepalis), which allows a stay of 30 days (extendable up to 6 months in-country).

How long does a Sri Lanka tourist visa take to process for Nepali citizens?

24–48 hours (often instant).

What bank balance is required for a Sri Lanka visa?

No fixed minimum; recommended ≥ USD 1,500 in account; ≈ USD 50/day for stay.

How many days can Nepali citizens stay in Sri Lanka on a tourist visa?

30 days (extendable up to 6 months in-country) (Sri Lanka Tourist ETA (SAARC-reduced for Nepalis)).

Where do Nepali citizens apply for a Sri Lanka tourist visa?

Apply online at eta.gov.lk.

What documents are required for a Sri Lanka tourist visa from Nepal?

Required documents include: Passport bio-page (6+ months); Email + payment card; Travel itinerary (arrival/departure dates); Onward / return ticket; Accommodation proof / address in Sri Lanka.

Where is the Sri Lanka embassy in Nepal?

Embassy of Sri Lanka — Kathmandu — "Oshin Kunj", Rudreshwor Chowk, Budhanilkantha, Kathmandu, Nepal (P.O. Box 8802). Phone: +977 1 4720623. Applications are lodged at Online — eta.gov.lk (Electronic Travel Authorisation), Mobitel-operated ETA portal restored after Sri Lankan Supreme Court suspended VFS/IVS/GBS deal in Aug 2024. Embassy Kathmandu handles sticker visas for long-stay categories.

Can Nepali citizens apply for a Sri Lanka business visa?

Yes — Sri Lanka Business ETA (SAARC-reduced). Business meetings, conferences, trade activities. Processing: 24–48 hours.

Is there an official online portal for the Sri Lanka visa?

Yes. The official starting point is https://eta.gov.lk.

How is the Sri Lanka visa fee paid?

Visa, MasterCard, American Express online.

Can Yatra For Fun help with a Sri Lanka visa application?

Yes — Yatra For Fun's visa desk can help you prepare your Sri Lanka visa file over WhatsApp (the embassy or visa centre makes the decision), and you can order reservation documents for your file: a dummy flight ticket (NPR 999) and a dummy hotel booking (NPR 499). The reference number is a Yatra For Fun document number, not an airline PNR, so it will not appear on an airline's Manage Booking page.

Sources

Sources & last updated

Last reviewed:

  • Fees and rules change — confirm on the official source before you pay or apply.
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