Sri Lanka Visa from Dubai for UAE Residents
Decided by the Department of Immigration & Emigration of Sri Lanka; the ETA is emailed and checked at the airport. Apply online before you fly. Full service from AED 350.
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Validity and stay duration may vary depending on nationality, passport validity, and embassy decision.
Sri Lanka visa from Dubai at a glance
What is the cost of a Sri Lanka visit visa from Dubai?
free for the 40 listed nationalities; other nationalities pay the standard ETA fee online. Beware of look-alike sites that charge for the free ETA — only .gov.lk is official. GlobalVisaShop assistance from AED 350.
Where do UAE residents apply for a Sri Lanka visa?
Everyone applies online for the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) on the official portal eta.gov.lk before travel; there is no embassy visit. Since 25 May 2026 the tourist ETA is free of charge for 40 nationalities — including Emirati, Indian, Pakistani, GCC, UK and US passports and 12 EU states — for 30 days with double entry. Decision by: the Department of Immigration & Emigration of Sri Lanka; the ETA is emailed and checked at the airport.
How long does a Sri Lanka visa take from Dubai?
online on eta.gov.lk; apply before you fly.
Sri Lanka visa requirements for UAE residents: what documents are needed?
Extensions beyond 30 days are applied for in Sri Lanka at the Department of Immigration. · Passport valid 6 months and a return ticket are required. See the full document list further down this page; we check every file before it is submitted.
Checked against eta.gov.lk / immigration.gov.lk (official) + Embassy of Sri Lanka Abu Dhabi. Rules change; we re-verify before every application.
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Service fee shown. Government / embassy fees are charged separately and vary by nationality.
Sri Lanka visa from Dubai: how UAE residents actually apply
Everyone applies online for the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) on the official portal eta.gov.lk before travel; there is no embassy visit. Since 25 May 2026 the tourist ETA is free of charge for 40 nationalities — including Emirati, Indian, Pakistani, GCC, UK and US passports and 12 EU states — for 30 days with double entry.
Who decides: the Department of Immigration & Emigration of Sri Lanka; the ETA is emailed and checked at the airport. Fee: free for the 40 listed nationalities; other nationalities pay the standard ETA fee online. Beware of look-alike sites that charge for the free ETA — only .gov.lk is official. Processing: online on eta.gov.lk; apply before you fly.
Free ETA (still mandatory): 40 nationalities pay no fee but must apply before travel — eligibility is decided by your passport, not by UAE residence. Our Sri Lanka service (AED 350) confirms what your passport needs, completes the official forms, books any appointment, checks every document against the Sri Lankan checklist and follows the file until the visa is in your hand.
- Eligibility confirmed first — we tell you whether your passport is visa-free, e-Visa eligible or needs a full application before you pay for anything.
- Official forms completed — on the government portal or system, with data matching your passport exactly.
- Appointment or submission handled — booked at the correct centre or mission for your emirate where an appointment is required.
- Document check against the Sri Lankan checklist — residence validity, photos, bank statements and employment proof reviewed before submission.
- Tracked until issued — we follow the file and send you the e-Visa or tell you when the passport is ready.
- How to apply: Everyone applies online for the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) on the official portal eta.gov.lk before travel; there is no embassy visit. Since 25 May 2026 the tourist ETA is free of charge for 40 nationalities — including Emirati, Indian, Pakistani, GCC, UK and US passports and 12 EU states — for 30 days with double entry.
- Who decides: the Department of Immigration & Emigration of Sri Lanka; the ETA is emailed and checked at the airport.
- Government fee: free for the 40 listed nationalities; other nationalities pay the standard ETA fee online. Beware of look-alike sites that charge for the free ETA — only .gov.lk is official. Our AED 350 is a separate service fee.
- Processing: online on eta.gov.lk; apply before you fly.
- Free ETA, not visa-free: the 40 listed nationalities still apply online before travel; only the fee is waived.
- Extensions beyond 30 days are applied for in Sri Lanka at the Department of Immigration.
- Passport valid 6 months and a return ticket are required.
- Passport valid at least 6 months beyond travel with blank pages; UAE residence visa valid beyond your return.
- Decisions rest solely with the Sri Lankan authorities; no agency can guarantee approval. Rules change often — we re-confirm against the official source (eta.gov.lk / immigration.gov.lk (official) + Embassy of Sri Lanka Abu Dhabi) before you pay.
Documents required from you
- Original passport — valid at least 6 months beyond your travel dates, with two blank pages — plus a copy of the data page and previous visas.
- UAE residence visa copy and Emirates ID (both sides), valid beyond your return date.
- Recent passport photograph to the mission's specification (white background).
- Personal bank statements for the last 3 months, stamped by the bank.
- Employees: salary certificate or NOC from your employer. Self-employed: trade licence.
- Confirmed return flight reservation and hotel booking or host invitation.
- Travel medical insurance for the full trip (mandatory for some destinations, strongly recommended for all).
- Travel itinerary and, where the mission asks for it, a cover letter.
- For minors: birth certificate and consent letter from the parent(s) not travelling.
Documents we provide for you
- Application form completed on the official portal or system
- Appointment confirmation where an appointment is required
- Personalised document checklist for your nationality
- Cover letter and itinerary where required
- Hotel reservation and return flight reservation
- Travel medical insurance, usable for the trip
Sri Lanka Visa FAQs
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After you apply, follow the decision on our Sri Lanka visa status check page: the reference number you need, what each status means and the normal timelines.
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Visa validity, duration of stay, processing time, and approval are subject to embassy or immigration authority decisions and may vary based on nationality and individual circumstances.