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Sri Lanka Visa Services

Document and legalization requirements vary by application and receiving authority. Confirm current rules before proceeding.

Visa types we handle

  • ETAETA

    Check the current eligibility and document list with the receiving authority.

  • Residence VisaResidence Visa

    Check the current eligibility and document list with the receiving authority.

What ILC handles for you

  • • Ask which translations and certifications the receiving authority accepts
  • • Confirm the required documents before lodging an application
Consultant checking a passport and supporting documents for a visa to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka visa rules for Thai citizens

Sri Lanka uses the Department of Immigration ETA / online visa for short visits, while work or study stays fall under residence visas requiring a sponsoring organisation in Sri Lanka.

Documents and translations

Tourists apply for an online ETA with just a passport; long-stay visas such as work or retirement are filed with the Department of Immigration and Emigration in Colombo. Thai documents should be in English.

Applying from Thailand

Apply for the ETA only through the official Sri Lankan government channel and beware of look-alike intermediary sites.

Frequently asked questions

What is Sri Lanka's ETA?

A short-stay electronic travel authorisation applied for online before travel.

Where are Sri Lankan residence visas filed?

At the Department of Immigration and Emigration in Colombo.

Should I apply for Sri Lanka's ETA before travel?

Yes, apply through the official ETA portal before departure, unless exempted.

Send your documents for our translation team to review

Call 064-2894888 · LINE @THAIL · contact@thailaw-accounting.co.th

Fees: ask our team for a quote

Sources

Reviewed by the translation team at Thai Law & Accounting Services · Last reviewed 4 Oct 2026 · General information, not legal or immigration advice for your specific case