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Sri Lanka ETA for Italian citizens: requirements, fees 2026
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Sri Lanka visa requirements for Italy citizens (2026)

eTA / ETA required · up to 30 days. Italy passport holders do not need a full visa for Sri Lanka, but must get an electronic travel authorization (ETA) online before travelling, it allows stays of up to 30 days. ETA is still mandatory but free of charge for this nationality from 25 May 2026; 30 days, double entry. Extensions are paid.

Total price
$50
per traveler, all-in
Estimated processing
Usually within about 24 hours
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The Sri Lanka ETA itself is free from the government, the Visa and Trips price for it is our service fee only.

Visa and Trips is a private service, not a government agency. Price includes government fee and our service fee.

VTBy the Visa and Trips editorial teamLast updated

Sri Lanka ETA requirements for Italy citizens

Requirement
eTA / ETA required
Allowed stay
30 days
Processing
Usually within about 24 hours

Documents needed

  • Passport valid 6+ months (the ETA is linked to this passport)
  • Email address and a payment card
  • Travel dates and first address
  • Sometimes a digital photo or a passport data-page scan

How Italy citizens apply for the Sri Lanka ETA

  1. Apply online before you book or at least a few days before you fly.
  2. Enter passport details exactly as printed, typos are the #1 reason for problems.
  3. Pay the fee and wait for approval by email.
  4. Travel with the same passport you applied with.

Official fees

ItemOfficial fee
ETA, official fee for Italy citizensFree

Government fees only, from the official sources below. Visa centre or service fees, where they apply, are extra.

Recent rule changes for Sri Lanka

  • 2026-05-25: Free 30-day double-entry ETA for nationals of 40 countries; the ETA remains mandatory for everyone.

Easier alternatives for Italy passport holders

Popular destinations with simpler entry for the Italy passport than Sri Lanka, easiest first. Only rules we have verified against an official source are listed.

DestinationRequirementStay
South KoreaVisa-free90 days
VietnamVisa-free45 days
ChinaVisa-free30 days
ThailandVisa-free30 days

Sri Lanka at a glance for travellers

  • 193 of 198 passports can enter Sri Lanka without a visa (visa-free, visa on arrival or an ETA).
  • The Italy passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 148 destinations in our dataset.

Sources and last checked

WhatOfficial sourceChecked
Requirement & allowed staySri Lanka ETA portal: Alert 01 (effective 25.05.2026)23 Oct 2026
Fees, processing & entry formalitiesDept of Immigration: free visas for 40 countries23 Oct 2026
Independent official overviewUK FCDO, Sri Lanka entry requirements22 Oct 2026

The Visa and Trips editorial team checks these sources every week. See our editorial and verification policy.

Frequently asked questions

Do Italy citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?

Italy passport holders do not need a full visa for Sri Lanka, but must get an electronic travel authorization (ETA) online before travelling, it allows stays of up to 30 days. ETA is still mandatory but free of charge for this nationality from 25 May 2026; 30 days, double entry. Extensions are paid.

How long can Italy passport holders stay in Sri Lanka?

Up to 30 days per visit for tourism. Overstaying can lead to fines or entry bans.

What documents do Italy passport holders need for Sri Lanka?

Passport valid 6+ months (the ETA is linked to this passport); Email address and a payment card; Travel dates and first address; Sometimes a digital photo or a passport data-page scan.

How long does the Sri Lanka ETA take for Italy passport holders?

Usually within about 24 hours. Apply well ahead of your trip. Rush processing is available with Visa and Trips.

How much does a Sri Lanka ETA cost with Visa and Trips?

$50 per traveler, all-in. One total that includes the government fee and our service fee. The Sri Lanka ETA itself is free from the government, the Visa and Trips price for it is our service fee only.

How do I apply for the Sri Lanka ETA with Visa and Trips?

Tap “Apply now”, enter your trip and passport details and upload your documents. A Visa and Trips specialist checks everything, files your application, emails you a confirmation with the estimated processing time and sends your ETA as soon as it is issued. You can follow your order on the tracking page.