# Sri Lanka visa for Nepali citizens > Sri Lanka visa for Nepali citizens: tourist & e-visa requirements, fees, processing time. Apply online with Yatra For Fun. 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. - **Visa route (tourist):** ETA - **Canonical page:** https://yatraforfun.com/visa/sri-lanka - **Last reviewed:** 2026-04-25 ## Embassy / mission - **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 (Mobitel-restored portal — primary) · https://www.govt.sl (alternate, sometimes redirects) - **Payment:** Visa, MasterCard, American Express online. ## Visa categories ### Tourist — Sri Lanka Tourist ETA (SAARC-reduced for Nepalis) **Purpose:** Tourism, holiday, family visit. **Stay duration:** 30 days (extendable up to 6 months in-country). **Validity:** 6 months from issuance to enter; 30 days from arrival. **Entries:** Double. **Processing time:** 24–48 hours (often instant). **How to apply:** Apply online at eta.gov.lk. **Financial requirement:** No fixed minimum; recommended ≥ USD 1,500 in account; ≈ USD 50/day for stay. **Required documents:** - Passport bio-page (6+ months) — JPEG. - Email + payment card - Travel itinerary (arrival/departure dates) - Onward / return ticket - Accommodation proof / address in Sri Lanka - Travel insurance *(conditional)* — Recommended. **Notes:** - Two entries allowed within 30-day combined stay. ### Business — Sri Lanka Business ETA (SAARC-reduced) **Purpose:** Business meetings, conferences, trade activities. **Stay duration:** 30 days. **Validity:** 6 months from issuance; 30 days from arrival. **Entries:** Multiple. **Processing time:** 24–48 hours. **How to apply:** Apply online at eta.gov.lk. **Required documents:** - Passport (6+ months) - Email + payment card - Letter from Nepali employer (purpose) - Invitation letter from Sri Lankan host company - Sri Lankan host company registration *(conditional)* — Recommended. - Travel itinerary + hotel booking + return ticket - Conference / event registration *(conditional)* — Where applicable. **Notes:** - Multiple entries allowed within 30-day combined stay. ### Transit — Sri Lanka Transit ETA **Purpose:** Transit through Sri Lanka (≤ 48 hours). **Stay duration:** Up to 2 days (48 hours). **Validity:** Single transit. **Entries:** Single. **Processing time:** 24 hours. **How to apply:** Apply online at eta.gov.lk (transit category). **Required documents:** - Passport (6+ months) - Onward ticket within 48 hours - Visa for final destination (if required) - Email **Notes:** - No exit from transit zone allowed beyond 48 hours. ### Re-Entry — Sri Lanka Sticker Visa via Embassy (long-stay) **Purpose:** Long-stay tourism, study, religious / research, employment, dependent. **Stay duration:** 90 days – 1 year per category. **Validity:** Per category. **Entries:** Single or Multiple. **How to apply:** Sri Lanka Embassy Kathmandu in person. **Required documents:** - Passport, photos - Sponsor / host docs - Financial proof - English notarised translations of Nepali docs (citizenship, marriage, education) ## Important general notes - Every Nepali-language document MUST be accompanied by a certified English translation — embassies will reject untranslated originals. Where this page's destination notes ask for an apostille or a specific translator, follow those notes; otherwise a translation notarised by a Notary Public is the usual standard. - Nepalis MUST obtain ETA before travel. Sri Lanka offers SAARC-reduced fees: Tourist USD 20, Business USD 30, Transit FREE. - Passport must have 6+ months validity. - ETA approval typically 24–48 hours; many within minutes. - Tourist ETA: 30 days, double entry for SAARC nationals (Nepal). - Tourist ETA fee USD 20 for Nepalis (vs USD 50 regular international). - Business ETA fee USD 30 for Nepalis (vs USD 60 regular). - Transit ETA: FREE for all nationalities, max 48 hours. - ETA can be extended in-country up to 6 months at Department of Immigration & Emigration, Suhurupaya, Battaramulla, Colombo. - 2024 VFS/IVS/GBS contract suspended by Sri Lankan Supreme Court Aug 2024; system reverted to original Mobitel ETA portal. - April 2024–Aug 2024: travellers paid inflated USD 75 fees during VFS interim — refunds underway in some cases. - Visa-free for 38 countries since Sep 2024 (Nepal NOT included; Nepalis still pay reduced ETA). - Children: separate ETA per passport. - ETA must be obtained before boarding flight. ## How to apply (4 steps) 1. **Confirm Sri Lanka visa eligibility** — Check that your Nepali passport qualifies for the visa type you need (Tourist, Business, Transit, Re-Entry). Diplomatic / official passport holders may have different rules. 2. **Gather supporting documents** — Prepare: Passport bio-page (6+ months); Email + payment card; Travel itinerary (arrival/departure dates); Onward / return ticket; Accommodation proof / address in Sri Lanka. 3. **Submit at Online — eta.gov.lk (Electronic Travel Authorisation)** — Apply online at eta.gov.lk. 4. **Track and collect** — Processing typically takes 24–48 hours (often instant). Collect your passport or e-visa as the embassy or visa centre instructs. ## Frequently asked questions ### 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 - https://eta.gov.lk — Sri Lanka ETA (Mobitel-restored) - https://slembkathmandu.org — Embassy of Sri Lanka Kathmandu - https://www.immigration.gov.lk — Sri Lankan Department of Immigration & Emigration - Sri Lanka Supreme Court — VFS/GBS contract suspension (Aug 2024) ## Related - All visa guides for Nepali citizens: https://yatraforfun.com/visa - Dummy flight ticket for visa files: https://yatraforfun.com/dummy-ticket --- *Yatra For Fun (https://yatraforfun.com) helps Nepali citizens prepare visa files over WhatsApp — the embassy or visa centre makes the decision — and sells reservation documents for visa files: 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.*