Sri Lanka ETA and visa guide for Europeans
The calm, official-source-first route from passport check to arrival approval.
Read entry essentials guide →Ten clear guides take you from the first ETA check to the train, coast and safari—written for a thoughtful first journey from Europe.
Start with entry and season, choose your route, then settle transport, budget and responsible experiences.
The calm, official-source-first route from passport check to arrival approval.
Read entry essentials guide →Choose the right coast, hills and wildlife region for your travel dates.
Read weather made simple guide →Ancient cities, tea hills, wildlife and coast—with enough room to breathe.
Read best first journey guide →How trains, buses, drivers and tuk-tuks fit into a realistic island journey.
Read transport guide guide →A practical framework for planning accommodation, transport, food and activities.
Read money & budget guide →Immigration, money, SIM cards and the easiest first transfer after a long flight.
Read first 90 minutes guide →Seats, scenery, luggage and sensible expectations for Sri Lanka's famous hill train.
Read iconic rail journey guide →Insurance, mosquitoes, road awareness, ocean conditions and emergency planning.
Read travel well guide →What to order, how meals work and how to enjoy local kitchens respectfully.
Read eat with curiosity guide →See elephants, leopards and marine life without making the encounter the animal's problem.
Read responsible wildlife guide →