Sri Lanka e-Visa for citizens of Sweden: online application, fees and processing time 2026
Yes, an e-Visa is required: citizens of Sweden apply online before departure.
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Free: since 25 May 2026, the authorisation (ETA) costs nothing for citizens of Sweden, 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 Sweden
Yes. Swedish nationals must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA/e-Visa) for Sri Lanka, applied for online before departure.
Swedish travellers need prior authorisation for Sri Lanka: the country issues an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) through the official portal srilankaevisa.lk. The application is made online, from Sweden, before boarding. The passport must be valid for at least six months.
Do you need a visa?
Yes, an ETA is required for Swedish travellers: the tourist authorisation covers short leisure stays in Sri Lanka. Some entry points may process on arrival, but an ETA obtained in advance secures boarding. Check the validity period and number of entries on the official portal.
How much does an e-visa for Sri Lanka cost from Sweden?
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
Bring a passport valid for at least six months, your itinerary, proof of accommodation and a return ticket. Fees depend on nationality and stay type; verify the exact amount on the official portal at the time of application. Your details must match the passport exactly.
How to apply for an e-visa for Sri Lanka from Sweden
- 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
Go to the official site srilankaevisa.lk, open a file and complete the online form from Sweden. You pay the fee by card and receive the confirmation by email. No visit to the Sri Lanka embassy is needed for a standard tourist stay.
Where do you apply for a visa for Sri Lanka from Sweden?
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 Sweden on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Sweden 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
Apply a few days before departure to absorb any processing delay. Keep the ETA approval, printed or on your phone, for boarding and arrival checks. Carefully check the passport number you enter, a frequent and blocking error.
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
Do not use unofficial intermediary platforms that add fees; go through srilankaevisa.lk only. Do not travel without an approved ETA expecting to settle it on site. A passport valid for under six months often leads to refusal.
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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
- Swedenabroad.se: Sri Lanka (Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Sweden)
Other references
Guide generated automatically on July 26, 2026, from the verified catalogue.
- Request the extension of your tourist visa at the Department of Immigration before your initial visa expires.
- Prepare all necessary documents (passport, proof of funds, return ticket) to facilitate the extension.
- Use only official websites to avoid scams and excessive fees.
- Always keep printed and digital copies of your visa and travel documents.
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