Sri Lanka e-Visa for citizens of Austria: online application, fees and processing time 2026
Yes, an e-Visa is required: citizens of Austria apply online before departure.
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Free: since 25 May 2026, the authorisation (ETA) costs nothing for citizens of Austria, for a 30-day stay. Apply only on the official portal: websites that charge for it are selling a service, not the visa. Official announcement
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Official fee
Free
Our guide to the Sri Lanka visa from Austria
Yes, Austrian citizens need a travel authorization for Sri Lanka. It is applied for as an e-Visa (ETA) through the official portal srilankaevisa.lk before departure.
For a tourist trip to Sri Lanka, Austrians must obtain an electronic travel authorization (ETA) before leaving. The application is made online on the official portal srilankaevisa.lk, which avoids queues and cash payments on arrival. Check the exact fee and validity directly on that portal before you pay.
Do you need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Yes. An Austrian passport does not allow visa-free entry to Sri Lanka for tourism. The standard route is the e-Visa / electronic travel authorization (ETA), applied for online before departure. Some entry points may offer issuance on arrival, but obtaining the ETA in advance remains the safest and smoothest route.
How much does an e-visa for Sri Lanka cost from Austria?
Free
No government fee for your nationality: a website that charges for this authorisation is selling a service.
What does a visa for Sri Lanka really cost?
The published fee is the government charge alone. Two or three other lines are added before the visa is in the passport, and they are what makes the final bill.
- Government feeFree
No government fee for your nationality: only an intermediary charges anything.
- Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
Never compulsory. An intermediary fills the form for you, it does not change the decision or the processing time.
We only display amounts published by an official source. Confirm the total before paying anything.
What documents are required for an e-visa for Sri Lanka?
The exact list for Sri Lanka is not published in a source we can verify. Every short-stay tourist application is nonetheless built on the same core:
- Valid passport
- Completed application form
- Compliant passport photo
- Proof of accommodation
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of sufficient funds
Treat this as the common core, not the official list, confirm it with the consular authorities of Sri Lanka before you apply.
Documents and fees
Bring an Austrian passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your entry date, with blank pages for the stamp. You also need an address of accommodation in Sri Lanka and usually a return or onward ticket as well as sufficient funds. This guide does not guarantee the ETA amount: check the current official fee on srilankaevisa.lk before confirming payment.
How to apply for an e-visa for Sri Lanka from Austria
- 1Fill in the form on the destination’s official portal.
- 2Upload the required documents (passport, photo, supporting papers).
- 3Pay the fee online by card.
- 4Receive the authorisation by email, usually without a consular visit.
- 5Show the authorisation, printed or on your phone, at boarding.
How and where to apply
The application is made online, from Austria, on the official portal srilankaevisa.lk before travelling. You complete the form with your passport details, your accommodation address and your travel dates, then pay the fee by card. Once approved, the ETA reaches you by email: print it or keep it on your phone for immigration on arrival.
Where do you apply for a visa for Sri Lanka from Austria?
An e-visa for Sri Lanka is filed entirely online: there is no counter to visit and no file to hand in. The only address that matters is the official portal.
- The application, the supporting documents and the payment all go through the official portal, from any country.
- Lookalike sites copy the portal’s name and layout, then resell the same application with a margin. Check the domain before you type in a passport number.
- The authorisation arrives by email. Keep a printed copy, some airlines ask for it at boarding.
You live in Austria on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Austria but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.
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How long does an e-visa for Sri Lanka take?
No verified processing time is published for this route. Apply as early as your travel dates allow, and never book non-refundable travel before the e-visa is granted.
Processing time and practical tips
Processing time is not fixed: submit your application several days before departure to absorb any delays. Check your passport number and the spelling of your name before submitting, as these details are linked to your ETA at the border check. Carry a printed copy of the authorization in addition to the digital version, in case of a network failure on arrival.
Before you fly, and at the border
- Passport validity: most countries require the passport to stay valid beyond the return date, and the margin required differs from one destination to the next. Check it on the official source, and count from your return, not from your departure.
- A visa is not a right of entry. The border officer decides, and may ask for a return ticket, an address or proof of funds even when everything is in order.
- Conditional exemptions exist: several countries waive the visa for holders of a valid visa or residence permit from a third country. This depends on the destination and on the document, and we do not publish that rule when our sources do not carry it. The official page does.
- Minors travelling alone or with one parent are often asked for extra papers, typically a parental authorisation and the family record. Ask the post before booking.
- Overstaying is not a formality. It exposes you to a fine, to removal, and to an entry ban that can outlast the trip by years, including for the whole area when the destination belongs to one.
Common mistakes
Use only the official portal srilankaevisa.lk: many copycat sites charge unnecessary service fees. Do not assume that renewal on arrival will always be possible or cheaper: the prior ETA avoids nasty surprises. Finally, check your passport validity (at least 6 months) before booking, as a non-compliant document can be refused at boarding as well as on arrival.
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Other visa types for Sri Lanka
A tourist stay is not the only purpose. These are the other permits the destination issues and that your nationality is eligible for, each with its own fee and processing time.
Official sources
- Sri Lanka Department of Immigration & Emigration
- Österreichisches Außenministerium (BMEIA): Reiseinformation Sri Lanka
Other references
Guide generated automatically on July 26, 2026, from the verified catalogue.
Short-stay (tourism)
eVisa / authorization
Entry regime
eVisa / authorization
Official websiteVerified
Business eTA
Consular visa
Duration
90 days
Price
30–55 USD
Processing time
24 hours
Official websiteVerified
Work / Residence visa
Work visa
Duration
1 year
Price
200 USD
Processing time
30 business days
Official websiteVerified
Family Reunification
Family reunification
Duration
1 year (renewable)
Price
0–200 USD
Processing time
15 business days
Official websiteVerified
Transit visa
Transit visa
Duration
2 days
Price
Free
Processing time
24 hours
Official websiteVerified
Student visa
Student visa
Duration
Duration of programme
Price
200 USD
Processing time
15 business days
Official websiteVerified
My Dream Home retirement programme
Retirement visa
Duration
Renewable
Price
200 USD
Processing time
30 business days
Official websiteVerified
Tips to extend your stay in Sri Lanka
- Make sure to request an extension before your current stay ends.
- Prepare all necessary documents for an extension, including proof of sufficient funds.
For example, if you want to extend your stay to visit other regions of Sri Lanka, allow enough time for the extension request.
Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to Sri Lanka from Austria?▾
Yes, an e-visa (electronic visa) is required. It is applied for online before departure.
How much does a tourist visa for Sri Lanka cost?▾
The application is free: there are no official fees. Service fees may apply when using a provider.
How do you apply for a visa for Sri Lanka from Austria?▾
The application is fully online and made before departure: form on the official portal, documents uploaded, card payment, then the authorisation arrives by email. In most cases no consular visit is needed.
What other visa types exist for Sri Lanka?▾
Depending on the purpose of stay, Sri Lanka offers among others: Business eTA, Work / Residence visa, Student visa, Family Reunification, My Dream Home retirement programme, Transit visa.
Data verified on 25/10/2026 · Our methodology
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