India vs Sri Lanka eVisa: Scale and Pacing Guide
India and Sri Lanka share South Asian flavors, yet scale, pacing, and visa logistics feel entirely different.
Fees and processing below come from the same product data used on Pricing and Apply — not third-party quotes. Confirm eligibility on each destination hub before you start.
India5 working daysUS$ 50Best for: Wide cultural and regional exploration
Capital · New Delhi
Sri Lanka5 working daysUS$ 30Best for: Compact island coast-and-hill circuits
Capital · Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
How to use this comparison
India and Sri Lanka share South Asian flavors, yet scale, pacing, and visa logistics feel entirely different.
Start with the fee snapshot, then scan trip-fit notes. Open each destination hub for requirements and nationality rules before applying, or run the visa requirements checker.
Government fees shown are minimums from our product data and can vary by visa type and nationality at checkout. The service fee is a fixed US$ 59.99 per applicant.
Fee & processing snapshot
Side-by-side figures from the same destination modules used across United eVisa.
IndiaUS$ 50Sri LankaUS$ 30LowestBars show the minimum government fee per destination. Service fee (US$ 59.99) is charged separately and is identical for every country.
| Feature | India | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
| Gov fee (from) | US$ 50 | US$ 30Lowest gov fee |
| Typical processing | 5 working days | 5 working days |
| Rush, on request | 3 hours | 3 hours |
| Sample visa | Tourist Evisa (Double Entries for 30 days) | Tourist Evisa (Double Entries) |
| Best for | Wide cultural and regional exploration | Compact island coast-and-hill circuits |
Trip fit
Itinerary strengths for each destination — use these to shortlist before you open Apply.
India
US$ 50 fromBest for: Wide cultural and regional exploration
- Huge regional variety across one country visit
- Deep cultural, culinary, and heritage circuits
- Major aviation hubs for long-haul arrivals
- Best when you want breadth over a compact loop
Sri Lanka
US$ 30 fromBest for: Compact island coast-and-hill circuits
- Compact island circuits mixing coast, hills, and wildlife
- Easier to cover highlights in a shorter trip
- Strong beach-and-culture balance without continental scale
- Calmer pacing than multi-state India itineraries
Continue on each destination hub
Requirements, how-to-apply, and rejection-risk pages use the same guidance model as other United eVisa hubs.
India
Asia Pacific
- Capital
- New Delhi
- Currency
- Indian Rupee (INR)
- Language
- Hindi, English, and 21 other official languages
Sri Lanka
Asia Pacific
- Capital
- Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
- Currency
- Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)
- Language
- Sinhala, Tamil, English
Bottom line
Choose India for continental scale and variety; choose Sri Lanka for a tighter island loop. See the table for government fees from our product data, then apply.
FAQ
Quick answers about fees and how this page is built.
Where do comparison fees come from?
Government fee figures are the minimum govFee values from our destination product data — the same source used on Pricing, the Fee Calculator, and Apply. They are not scraped quotes.
Does this page include the service fee?
The snapshot highlights government fees and processing. Our fixed service fee is US$ 59.99 per applicant, shown separately on Pricing and in the Fee Calculator.
How should I choose between these destinations?
Match the “Best for” line and advantage notes to your itinerary, open each destination hub to confirm eligibility, then apply for the country that fits the trip.
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