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  1. Sri Lanka

    Tip: apply only at eta.gov.lk

    Before
    Apply only at the official eta.gov.lk.
    After
    (removed)

  2. Sri Lanka

    Notes for NG passport

    Before
    Applications from some countries can face extra checks. Apply well ahead of travel.
    After
    ETA required before travel via eta.gov.lk: USD 50 for a 30-day double-entry tourist ETA.

  3. Sri Lanka

    Notes for passports paying the standard ETA fee

    Before
    Sri Lanka has been extending its free tourist-ETA list to more nationalities, so check the portal for the current fee.
    After
    ETA required before travel via eta.gov.lk: USD 50 for a 30-day double-entry tourist ETA.

  4. Sri Lanka

    FAQ: What documents does Sri Lanka require on arrival?

    Before
    Immigration does not always ask for the last two, but airlines can check the ticket at check-in.
    After
    A passport valid for 6 months, the ETA approval, a confirmed onward or return ticket, and proof of sufficient funds for your stay. Canada's travel advice adds that you must also fill out an online arrival card, which you can complete 3 days before arriving.

  5. Sri Lanka

    FAQ: How long does the Sri Lanka ETA take?

    Before
    Most applications are approved within 24–48 hours, and many within hours. Apply at least a few days before departure in case of extra checks, and carry a printout or PDF of the approval notice.
    After
    No official source we could read states how long an online ETA application takes. Sri Lanka's overseas missions issue an ETA or short-stay visa within 3 business days, and the ETA portal advises keeping a copy of the ETA approval to produce at the port of entry.

  6. Sri Lanka

    FAQ: Can I extend my 30-day stay in Sri Lanka?

    Before
    Apply before your current visa expires.
    After
    Yes. The Department of Immigration and Emigration extends tourist visas online after you arrive, in bands counted from your arrival date: to day 90, to day 180 and to day 270. Fees depend on nationality — USD 60 to reach day 90 for most passports, USD 100 for the UK, US, Canada, Australia and most of Western Europe.

  7. Sri Lanka

    FAQ: Can I extend my 30-day stay in Sri Lanka?

    Before
    extends tourist visas online or at its head office in Battaramulla, in bands
    After
    Yes. The Department of Immigration and Emigration extends tourist visas online after you arrive, in bands counted from your arrival date: to day 90, to day 180 and to day 270. Fees depend on nationality — USD 60 to reach day 90 for most passports, USD 100 for the UK, US, Canada, Australia and most of Western Europe. Apply before your current visa expires.

  8. Sri Lanka

    FAQ: Which nationalities get Sri Lanka's ETA free of charge?

    Before
    The list has changed several times, and an ETA application is still required, so check eta.gov.lk for the current position.
    After
    Since 25 May 2026 the tourist ETA has been free for nationals of 40 countries, including the US, UK, Canada, Australia, much of Western Europe, the Gulf states, India, China, Russia and Japan, and for Maldives, Seychelles and Singapore under reciprocal agreements. An ETA application is still required.

  9. Sri Lanka

    FAQ: Do US citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?

    Before
    it allows 30 days with double entry and is usually approved within 24–48 hours.
    After
    Yes — an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) obtained before travel at eta.gov.lk. Since 25 May 2026 US citizens are among the 40 nationalities that get the tourist ETA free of charge; it allows 30 days with double entry.

  10. Sri Lanka

    Safety

    Before
    Sri Lanka is generally safe for visitors. Watch for petty scams around tourist sites and tuk-tuk overcharging, take care in the ocean (strong currents), and keep an eye on local news — economic-crisis-era protests have flared occasionally.
    After
    The UK Foreign Office says violent crimes against foreigners are rare but low-level opportunistic crime has increased, and that protests can happen anywhere on the island at short notice and can become violent. The Government of Canada advises a high degree of caution because of demonstrations, the threat of terrorist attacks and crime.

  11. Sri Lanka

    Proof of funds

    Before
    ETA conditions require proof of sufficient funds for the stay; no fixed amount is published, but officers may ask on arrival.
    After
    ETA holders must produce sufficient funds to meet their expenses during the stay at the port of entry. No official source we could read sets an amount.

  12. Sri Lanka

    Onward ticket

    Before
    ETA conditions require a confirmed onward or return ticket, and airlines and immigration officers may ask to see it.
    After
    ETA holders must produce a confirmed return ticket at the port of entry.

  13. Sri Lanka

    Travel insurance

    Before
    No official source makes travel insurance a condition of entry.
    After
    No official source we could read makes travel insurance a condition of entry. The UK government advises insurance for local treatment and medical evacuation: emergency treatment outside the main cities is not readily available, private hospitals can be expensive, and repatriation options in an emergency are limited.

  14. Sri Lanka

    Tourist extension fee notes

    Before
    Apply online or at the Department's head office in Battaramulla before your current visa expires; the extension is single entry and ends when you leave.
    After
    USD 60 is the fee for extending to day 90 for most nationalities. The Department of Immigration and Emigration's extension fee chart runs in three bands counted from arrival — days 31–90, 91–180 and 181–270 — at USD 60, 150 and 200 for most nationalities; USD 100, 150 and 200 for the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Japan, Switzerland, Norway and most EU states; and free, then USD 150 and 200, for Singapore, the Maldives, Seychelles and the Czech Republic. The United States has its own rates (USD 100 and USD 200). Apply online at eservices.immigration.gov.lk after arriving in Sri Lanka.

  15. Sri Lanka

    Transit ETA fee notes

    Before
    Free of charge for transits of up to 48 hours when leaving the airport; airside transit needs no ETA.
    After
    Free of charge: a single-entry transit visa for 2 days, for all nationalities.

  16. Sri Lanka

    Business ETA fee notes

    Before
    For meetings, conferences and short business visits; no local employment permitted.
    After
    Business visa with multiple entry for 30 days; SAARC nationals pay USD 30.

  17. Sri Lanka

    Tourist ETA fee notes

    Before
    The covered list has been extended several times, so check eta.gov.lk before paying anyone.
    After
    Standard fee for non-SAARC nationals; SAARC nationals pay USD 20. Free for the 40 nationalities on Sri Lanka's free tourist-ETA list (from 25 May 2026), for Singapore and Seychelles (30 days) and the Maldives (90 days) under reciprocal agreements, and for children under 12.

  18. Sri Lanka

    Summary

    Before
    Apply only at the official eta.gov.lk.
    After
    Sri Lanka requires almost all visitors to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before arrival — USD 50 for a 30-day double-entry tourist visit (USD 20 for South Asian nationals) — while a free tourist-ETA list of 40 countries, including India, China and Russia, has made the ETA free for many travelers.

  19. Spain

    Passport notes (VU)

    Before
    …over concerns with its investor-citizenship scheme
    After
    Vanuatu is on the EU list of countries whose nationals need a visa (Regulation 2018/1806, Annex I, as amended); a Schengen short-stay visa is required.

  20. Spain

    Passport notes (IN)

    Before
    (BLS International)
    After
    A Schengen short-stay visa is required, applied for at the Spanish consulate or visa center serving your place of residence.

  21. Spain

    Passport notes (RU)

    Before
    The EU suspended its visa facilitation agreement with Russia; fees are higher (€90) and processing is slower.
    After
    A Schengen short-stay visa is required, applied for at the Spanish consulate or visa center serving your place of residence.

  22. Spain

    Passport notes (UA)

    Before
    Temporary protection arrangements for those fleeing the war are separate.
    After
    Visa-free with a biometric passport: 90 days in any 180-day period.

  23. Spain

    Passport notes (CH,IS,LI,NO)

    Before
    equivalent to EU citizens
    After
    Free movement: EFTA citizens need no visa.
  24. IT

    Spain

    Passport notes (IE,DE,FR,IT,PT,NL…)

    Before
    …with a passport or national ID card…; register if staying over 3 months.
    After
    Free movement: EU citizens need no visa.

  25. Spain

    FAQ: How long without a visa?

    Before
    EU and EFTA citizens can stay indefinitely but must register locally after 3 months.
    After
    Visa-exempt non-EU visitors can stay up to 90 days within any 180-day period, counted across the whole Schengen Area — time in Spain and other Schengen countries shares the same allowance.