Sri Lanka visa for Spanish citizens

For Spanish passport holders planning a journey to the vibrant island nation of Sri Lanka, obtaining your travel authorization is straightforward via an e-visa. This convenient electronic process allows for stays up to 60 days, with options catering to various purposes, including tourist, business, and transit visas, each incurring a standard processing fee. Unlike Spain's position at the crossroads of Europe and Africa, Sri Lanka's island geography in the Indian Ocean has fostered a unique blend of South Asian, colonial, and Buddhist influences. While direct flights from major Spanish cities are uncommon, typically involving a single stop, travelers should factor in the considerable time difference from the Iberian Peninsula. With these accessible e-visa types, exploring Sri Lanka’s ancient wonders and pristine beaches is more inviting than ever.

eVisa60d stay· verified 2026-05-27

Entry requirements

Yellow fever cert.
Required

Visa options

TouristElectronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for Tourist Purpose
30ddouble-entryvalid 1mo
Apply
TouristElectronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for Tourist Purpose – Free Visa Scheme
30d$0double-entryvalid 1mo
Apply
TouristElectronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for Tourist Purpose – Maldivian Nationals
90d$0double-entryvalid 3mo
Apply
TouristVisit Visa – Tourist Visa (Short-Term)
30dvalid 1mo
Apply
TouristVisit Visa – Tourist Visa (Short-Term, double entry)
30ddouble-entryvalid 1mo
Apply
TransitElectronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for Transit
2d$0valid 2d
Apply
TransitPort-of-Entry Transit Visa
2dvalid 2d
Apply
BusinessElectronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for Business Purpose
30ddouble-entryvalid 1mo
Apply
BusinessBusiness Visit Visa – Short-Term (single entry)
30dvalid 1mo
Apply
BusinessBusiness Visit Visa – Short-Term (double entry)
30ddouble-entryvalid 1mo
Apply
BusinessBusiness Visit Visa – Short-Term (multiple entry)
30dmultiple-entryvalid 1mo
Apply
OtherShort-Term Visit Visa
30dvalid 1mo
Apply
WorkResidence Visa – Work / Residence Visa
multiple-entry
Apply
StudentResidence Visa – Elective Studies
multiple-entry
Apply
WorkResidence Visa – Voluntary Work
multiple-entry
Apply
OtherEntry Visa (for Residence/Work/Longer Stay)
Apply
OtherOfficial Visa
$0multiple-entry
Apply
OtherGratis ETA (Ordinary Passports under Bilateral Arrangements)
30d$0valid 1mo
Apply
TouristOne Month Tourist Visa Extension
Apply
TouristSix Month Tourist / Business Visa Extension
Apply
TouristOnline Tourist Visa Extension
Apply
OtherFree Visa Extension for Foreign Nationals Unable to Depart Sri Lanka Due to Flight Cancellations
$0
Apply

Standard visitor visa 60 days/6 months. Non-SAARC $75 + $18.50 fee. eVisa exempt in transit.

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