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Sri Lanka visa for Bangladeshis

Every visitor must hold a Sri Lanka ETA before arriving. The official fee tables treat Bangladesh as a SAARC country, but the pages do not name Bangladesh and a newer fee notice was posted, so confirm before quoting.

Quick answer: Tourist ETA fee: US$20 (SAARC rate), double entry, 30 days; US$25 on arrival. Business ETA fee: US$30 (SAARC rate), multiple entry, 30 days. Confirm before you pay.

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TOURIST ETA FEE

US$20 (SAARC rate), double entry, 30 days; US$25 on arrival

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BUSINESS ETA FEE

US$30 (SAARC rate), multiple entry, 30 days

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PROCESSING

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APPLY AT

Sri Lanka ETA portal (eta.gov.lk)

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Where and how to apply

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All foreign nationals must obtain an ETA before arrival. You can apply online yourself, through a third party, at a Sri Lankan mission, or at the Department of Immigration and Emigration in Colombo.
Sri Lanka's free 30-day tourist visa applies to 40 listed countries; Bangladesh was not among them on the page we read.

Fees

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The fee tables list SAARC rates of US$20 (tourist, 30 days, double entry), US$30 (business, 30 days, multiple entry) and US$50 (tourist, 180 days). Transit (2 days) is free.
Children under 12 get free visas. The homepage notes a change for fees paid after 25 May 2026, so confirm the current rate before collecting money.

Document checklist

Documents change by visa type and profile. Our counsellor confirms your exact list.

Documents (agency guidance, confirm before use)

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Passport valid at least 6 months, passport photo and a return or onward ticket.
Accommodation details and proof of funds for the stay.
Business visits: invitation or company letter.

Things to watch

The fee tables do not name Bangladesh; we assumed the SAARC column, so confirm.
Fee tables are undated and a newer notice exists; decisions rest with Sri Lankan authorities.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need an ETA for Sri Lanka?

Yes. All foreign nationals must obtain an ETA before arriving.

How much is the tourist ETA?

The SAARC rate listed is US$20 for 30 days, double entry, or US$25 on arrival. Confirm that Bangladesh uses this rate and that it is still current.

Is a transit visa charged?

The fee tables show a 2-day single-entry transit visa as free.

Sources

Visa decisions are made by the issuing authority. Fees and rules change, so confirm before you pay.