Sri Lanka e-Visa for citizens of France: online application, fees and processing time 2026
Yes, an e-Visa is required: citizens of France apply online before departure.
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Free: since 25 May 2026, the authorisation (ETA) costs nothing for citizens of France, 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 France
Yes, French nationals must obtain an e-Visa (ETA) before entering Sri Lanka. The application is made online on the official portal before departure.
Sri Lanka issues French travellers an electronic travel authorisation (e-Visa) to be requested in advance on its official portal. The process is entirely online, with no visit to the Sri Lankan embassy in Paris. Make sure your passport is valid for at least six months after arrival.
Do you need a visa?
French citizens do not enjoy visa-free entry to Sri Lanka: an electronic travel authorisation (e-Visa / ETA) is required. Applying online in advance is the recommended route; some entry points may also allow processing on arrival, but the e-Visa obtained beforehand secures your boarding.
How much does an e-visa for Sri Lanka cost from France?
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?
- Government feeFree
- Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
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
Prepare a French passport valid for six months, your accommodation address in Sri Lanka and a return or onward ticket. Official fees and validity are shown and paid directly on the e-Visa portal; because the exact amount is not guaranteed here, confirm it when you apply.
How to apply for an e-visa for Sri Lanka from France
- 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 filed exclusively online on the official portal srilankaevisa.lk. Applicants complete the form with their passport and travel details, then pay online. No paper filing or consular appointment is needed for a tourist stay.
Where do you apply for a visa for Sri Lanka from France?
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 France on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in France 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 and tips
Submit your application a few days before departure, as processing time is variable and not guaranteed. Keep the ETA confirmation printed and on your phone for check-in and immigration. Check any health requirements according to your travel routing.
Before you fly, and at the border
Passport validity, border checks, minors, overstays: the rules common to every trip are gathered on our travel tips page. Formalities before you leave
Common mistakes
Use only the official srilankaevisa.lk site to avoid overpriced intermediaries and fake portals. Enter your passport name and number exactly as on the document, and do not travel on a passport valid for less than six months.
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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
- Department of Immigration and Emigration (Sri Lanka)
- France Diplomatie: conseils aux voyageurs (Sri Lanka)
Other references
Guide generated automatically on July 26, 2026, from the verified catalogue.
- Request the extension of your visa before the expiration of the ETA, directly at the Department of Immigration and Emigration in Colombo.
- Prepare the supporting documents (passport, return ticket, proof of accommodation) to facilitate the extension.
- Payment for the extension is made on site, in cash or by credit card.
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