Sri Lanka e-Visa for citizens of Thailand: online application, fees and processing time 2026
Yes, an e-Visa is required: citizens of Thailand apply online before departure.
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Free: since 25 May 2026, the authorisation (ETA) costs nothing for citizens of Thailand, 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 Thailand
Thai travellers need an authorisation before visiting Sri Lanka and obtain it online as an e-Visa (ETA), before departure, through Sri Lanka's official portal.
Sri Lanka requires Thai nationals to hold an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA/e-Visa) for tourist stays. The application is made entirely online at the official portal srilankaevisa.lk, with no consular visit. The approved authorisation must be obtained before boarding a flight to Colombo.
Do you need a visa?
Yes. Thai passport holders must obtain an ETA (electronic visa) before travelling to Sri Lanka. This online system replaces the traditional consular visa for short tourist stays and must be approved before arrival.
How much does an e-visa for Sri Lanka cost from Thailand?
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 Thai passport valid for at least 6 months, an address of accommodation in Sri Lanka, and a return ticket. The fee depends on the visa category and is set by the official portal: check it at the time of application. No complex supporting documents are generally required for the tourist ETA.
How to apply for an e-visa for Sri Lanka from Thailand
- 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 at the official portal srilankaevisa.lk. You complete the form with your passport and itinerary details, then pay the fee by card. The approved authorisation is sent by email: keep it, on paper or on your phone, for boarding and the check on arrival.
Where do you apply for a visa for Sri Lanka from Thailand?
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 Thailand on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Thailand 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
The ETA is often issued quickly, but the timeframe is not guaranteed, so apply a few days before departure. Make sure your name and passport number match the document exactly, as any mismatch can cause problems at boarding. Always confirm the current requirements on the official site.
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
The main errors are using paid intermediary sites instead of the official portal, typos in passport details, and insufficient passport validity. Always apply for the ETA at srilankaevisa.lk and check every field before paying.
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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.
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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
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