Sri Lanka Visa for Canadian citizens (2026)

Can Canadian citizens get a Sri Lanka eVisa?

Sri Lanka grants online eligibility to Canadian citizens across 3 visa options such as Tourist Evisa (Double Entries), Business Evisa (Multiple Entries for 30 days), Transit Evisa (Single Entry for 48 hours). Sri Lanka currently supports Double Entries or Multiple Entries or Single Entry, with a permitted stay of 30 days or 2 days. Government fees range from US$30.00 to US$85.00, depending on the visa type. Standard processing is typically 3 working days, with faster options around 5 hours.

Documents and tips for Canadian travellers

Canadian passports come in 5- and 10-year versions; whichever you hold, verify it meets the destination’s minimum validity beyond your planned departure. Charges are usually in US dollars, so Canadian applicants should expect a minor CAD-to-USD conversion on their card statement. The most common avoidable mistake for Canadian citizens: applying with an expiring passport: renew first if your Canadian passport is within a few months of expiry, or the eVisa may be tied to a document you can no longer use.

• Match your application to the names and passport number on your current Canadian passport.
• Dual Canadian citizens should apply on the passport they will physically travel on to avoid mismatches at the border.
• Save the approval to your phone — Canadian travellers are often asked for it when connecting through a third country.

Next steps

Visa rules can change. Confirm details with official Sri Lanka immigration authorities close to your travel date.