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title: Sri Lanka visa for citizens of Uzbekistan
description: "Citizens of Uzbekistan don't need a visa for Sri Lanka but must get an electronic travel authorization (eTA) online before travelling. Stay up to 30 days. Fee: $35. Processing: Up to 3 days. Documents checklist and application steps."
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lastModified: 2026-09-05
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# Sri Lanka visa for citizens of Uzbekistan

Citizens of Uzbekistan don't need a visa for Sri Lanka but must get an electronic travel authorization (eTA) online before travelling.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

Official application site: https://govt.sl/en-us/application.php?type=1&app=1A&rel=sl

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** eTA · Electronic Travel Authorization · Tourist (30 days)
- **How to apply:** Electronic travel authorization (online)
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Visa validity:** 30 days
- **Entries:** Double entry
- **Processing time:** Up to 3 days
- **Government fee:** $35
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required

## How to apply

1. **Choose visa category** — Select 'Tourist eVisa for 30 days' from the table on the portal.
2. **Complete online application form** — Fill in personal, passport, travel, and contact details accurately.
3. **Upload required documents** — Upload digital passport photo and scanned passport bio-data page.
4. **Pay visa fee securely** — Pay the standard non-SAARC fee (USD 35) via the online payment gateway.
5. **Receive ETA approval by email** — Most applications processed within 24 hours; check status page if delayed.
6. **Print ETA approval letter** — Keep a printed copy of the eVisa approval to present at immigration.
7. **Travel to Sri Lanka** — Arrive with passport, printed ETA, and onward/return ticket.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport with at least 6 months validity from date of entry** (Identity): Must have at least two blank pages.
- **Digital passport photo (recent, against white background)** (Identity): Upload during online application.
- **Return ticket or proof of onward travel** (Travel): Shows intention to leave Sri Lanka within authorized stay.
- **ETA approval letter (printout)** (Travel): Carry the printed eVisa approval letter on arrival.
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate (if applicable)** (Supporting, optional): Required for travelers from listed yellow-fever-affected countries.

## Good to know

- The portal 'govt.sl' is a third-party service; official government site is eta.gov.lk.
- Ensure passport validity is at least 6 months on entry; otherwise ETA may be denied.
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate mandatory if arriving from an endemic country.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Invalid or insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months)** — Check passport expiry and renew if needed before applying.
- **Inaccurate or incomplete personal information on application** — Double-check all fields (name, date of birth, passport number) before submission.
- **Failure to upload clear, compliant documents** — Use a high-resolution scanner/photo of passport bio-data page and recent passport photo.
- **Previous visa violations or overstay in Sri Lanka** — Ensure compliance with previous visa conditions.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Uzbekistan need a visa for Sri Lanka?

Citizens of Uzbekistan don't need a visa for Sri Lanka but must get an electronic travel authorization (eTA) online before travelling. Visa type: Electronic Travel Authorization · Tourist (30 days).

### How long can citizens of Uzbekistan stay in Sri Lanka?

Up to 30 days.

### How much does the Sri Lanka visa cost for citizens of Uzbekistan?

Government fee: $35.

### How long does Sri Lanka visa processing take?

Typically Up to 3 days.

### What documents do citizens of Uzbekistan need for Sri Lanka?

Valid passport with at least 6 months validity from date of entry; Digital passport photo (recent, against white background); Return ticket or proof of onward travel; ETA approval letter (printout); Yellow fever vaccination certificate (if applicable).

### How long must my passport be valid for Sri Lanka?

At least 6 months.

### Where do I apply?

On the official site: https://govt.sl/en-us/application.php?type=1&app=1A&rel=sl

## Sources

- [Online Visa Application](http://www.eta.gov.lk/)
- [Online Visa Application - eta.gov.lk](https://www.eta.gov.lk/slvisa/)
- [Apply Sri Lanka ETA Visa Online | Tourist, Business & Transit](https://govt.sl/en-us/apply.php)
- [govt.sl](https://govt.sl/en-us/application.php?type=1&app=1A&rel=sl)

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- [Sri Lanka visa for every passport](/visa/sri-lanka)
- [Every destination for Uzbekistan passport holders](/visa/passport/uzbekistan)