India Visa Requirements for Sri Lankan Citizens (2026)
Yes — but the whole process is online: Sri Lankan passport holders apply for a India e-Visa. Maximum stay: 30 days. Cost: US$25. Every number on this page carries the date we last verified it.
Required documents
- The eArrival Card, completed and submitted online before arrival. [5]
- The Self-Declaration Form, filled in before you reach the arrival immigration counters. [1]
Fees & processing
| Visa fee | US$25 — e-Visa |
|---|
From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •The eVisa fee is USD 25.
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How to apply
- Apply for the eVisa through the official Government of India portal, indianvisaonline.gov.in. [2]
- If you prefer a regular or paper visa instead, apply at an Indian Mission or Post. [2]
- Submit the eArrival Card online within 72 hours before your arrival in India, via boi.gov.in or indianvisaonline.gov.in or the official Indian Visa Su-Swagatam mobile app. [5]
- Fill the Self-Declaration Form before reaching the arrival immigration counters. [1]
- Present your passport, visa or eVisa and arrival documents at the immigration counter. [1]
Before you fly
- •Foreign nationals must complete and submit the eArrival Card online within 72 hours before arrival in India. [5]
- •All passengers must fill in the Self-Declaration Form before reaching the arrival immigration counters. [1]
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Full India entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Watch out for
No agent or intermediary is authorised to charge fees for emergency or express visas, eVisas or the eArrival card; apply only through official government channels. [1] [2]
Visa on arrival at selected airports is available only to nationals of Japan, South Korea and certain UAE nationals, so Sri Lankan travellers must obtain a visa or eVisa in advance. [2]
Recent changes
- · confirmedKuwait
- · confirmedBahrain
- · confirmedreplaced emergency e-Visa with six categories of electronic visas for nationals of Afghanistan
- · confirmedresumed Qatar
- · confirmedresumed China (including Hong Kong and Macau), only for business e-Visa
- · confirmedBritish citizens of Guernsey, Isle of Man and Jersey, and British Overseas Territories citizens of Gibraltar
- · confirmedresumed Canada
- · confirmedsuspended Canada
- · confirmedresumed Saudi Arabia
- · confirmedresumed Canada
- · confirmedSaudi Arabia
- · confirmedQatar
Policy updates affecting this route
- · confirmedPaper arrival/departure (disembarkation) card completed on arrival → Foreigners and OCI holders must submit the e-Arrival card online within 72 hours before arrival at boi.gov.in — India replaces paper arrival card with a mandatory online e-Arrival
Frequently asked
How long can Sri Lankan citizens stay in India?
Up to 30 days.
How much does it cost?
US$25 — e-Visa.
What documents are required?
A valid national passport plus a valid regular visa or eVisa is required for entry into India.; The eArrival Card, completed and submitted online before arrival.; The Self-Declaration Form, filled in before you reach the arrival immigration counters..
Where do I apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.html
Can I get a visa on arrival in India?
No. Visa on arrival is limited to nationals of Japan, South Korea and certain UAE nationals, so you need an eVisa or regular visa before travelling.
How long can I stay on the eVisa?
The maximum stay is 30 days.
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — indianvisaonline.gov.in.
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Sri Lankan citizens” and “Visa policy of India”, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 — attribution, not copied text.
Official-source extracts captured : [1] boi.gov.in [2] indianvisaonline.gov.in [3] mea.gov.in [4] boi.gov.in [5] boi.gov.in [6] boi.gov.in [7] boi.gov.in. Attribution to the publishing agencies; every bracketed number above points to its row here.
Last verified: . Entries, fees and rules change — confirm on the official portal before you travel.
This is general travel information, not legal or immigration advice. Rules change and enforcement varies at the border — always confirm on the official portal before you travel.