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Sri Lanka visa for Saudis: free 30-day tourist visa (ETA)

Sigiriya Rock, the tea plantations of Nuwara Eliya, Kandy's lake and the beaches of Bentota: Sri Lanka offers Saudis a free tourist visa and daily direct flights. We prepare your visa application and find you flights and the lowest available rate for your hotel.

We prepare your Sri Lanka visa from start to finishSend us your travel date and the number of travellers, and we'll send you the document list and get started.
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Do you need it?
Yes, but it has been free for Saudis since 25 May 2026
How to apply
The ETA electronic travel authorisation on the official website before arrival
Length
30 days, double entry, from the date of first arrival
Extension
Possible, for the applicable extension fee
Flights
Daily direct flights from Riyadh and Dammam to Colombo on SriLankan Airlines, about 5 hours

Required documents

  • A passport valid for at least 6 months
  • An approved ETA
  • A return ticket and hotel booking

How it works with us

  1. Tell us your cities, dates and number of travellers
  2. We prepare your free ETA application before travel
  3. We find you flight options and the lowest available hotel rates
  4. You travel with your passport and authorisation and enter directly

Important tips

  • Apply only on the official website: it's free for Saudis, while other sites charge a fee.
  • December to April is the best time for the west coast and the hills.
  • The road to Kandy and Nuwara Eliya is mountainous, so allow enough time between cities.

Destinations this visa covers

Hotels

Frequently asked questions

Do Saudis need a visa for Sri Lanka?

Yes, but it has been free for Saudis since 25 May 2026: a 30-day tourist visa through an ETA applied for before arrival.

How long is Sri Lanka's free visa?

30 days, double entry, from the date of first arrival, and it can be extended for the applicable extension fee.

Are there direct flights to Sri Lanka?

Yes, daily direct flights from Riyadh and Dammam to Colombo in about 5 hours.

Last updated: October 2026. The information is for guidance only; fees and requirements are set by the official authorities and may change. The decision to grant a visa rests with the embassy or consulate alone; our role is to prepare your file and follow it up.