Sri Lanka visa from Bangalore
The Sri Lanka visa, explained
Through 2026, Indian passport holders get a free ETA for Sri Lanka under the extended fee-waiver scheme — no visa fee. You still apply online before you fly (or get the stamp on arrival), so we recommend doing it in advance through the official portal to avoid airport queues.
Documents required
The papers a Sri Lanka application typically needs. We send you the exact, up-to-date checklist for your trip and travel dates.
- Passport — Valid at least 6 months from arrival, with a blank page
- Return/onward ticket — Proof of your flight out of Sri Lanka
- Confirmed accommodation — Hotel booking (we provide this with your package)
- Recent photograph — Passport-style colour photo for the ETA application
- Funds for your stay — Proof of sufficient funds (recommended, may be asked at immigration)
Official links
Always check the latest rules on the official government and visa-centre pages below before you apply.
Visa rules change frequently. A tourist visa is granted at the discretion of the consulate — we prepare the strongest possible application, but no agent can guarantee an outcome.
Sri Lanka visa, answered
Do Indians need a visa for Sri Lanka in 2026?
Indian passport holders need an ETA, but through 2026 it is free of charge. You apply online at eta.gov.lk before you travel; it is a 30-day, double-entry permit, and we help with the application.
How long is the flight from Bangalore to Sri Lanka?
A quick direct hop — roughly 1 hour 30 minutes from Bengaluru to Colombo on IndiGo or SriLankan Airlines, with no jet lag.
When is the best time to visit Sri Lanka?
It depends where you are going. For the south and west coasts and the hills, December to March is ideal; for the east coast, May to September. Sri Lanka has two monsoons, so somewhere is almost always in fine weather.
Is Sri Lanka good for a family holiday with kids?
Very much so — the short flight, familiar Indian-style food, gentle pace and mix of beaches, elephants and a toy-train ride make it one of the friendliest first trips abroad.
How many days do we need for Sri Lanka?
Five to seven nights is ideal. Five covers the cultural triangle, Kandy, the tea hills and a beach finish; seven lets you add a Yala safari and more time on the southern coast.
Need a Sri Lanka visa?
Tell us your travel dates and we’ll send the exact Sri Lanka checklist, fill the forms and handle the application from start to finish.
Let us handle your Sri Lanka visa
The checklist, the forms, the appointment and the follow-up — done properly, so you can focus on the trip.