Hong Kong (SAR China) to Sri Lanka visa requirements

Hong Kong SAR passport holders need an approved Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) to enter Sri Lanka. Apply online at the official portal before you fly; the ETA grants a tourist stay of up to 30 days (double entry). Since April 2026, HK holders with a pre-approved ETA can also collect the entry visa on arrival at Colombo airport, but the ETA must still be approved before boarding or you will be denied departure. A HK ordinary passport holder visiting Sri Lanka for tourism is NOT visa-free: an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) must be obtained in advance through the official Department of Immigration & Emigration portal (eta.gov.lk). The ETA gives a 30-day stay with double entry. The standard processing fee for non-SAARC nationalities is US$50. Because Hong Kong/Macau is not selectable as a nationality on the ETA form, applicants select "China" as nationality while using their HKSAR passport details. From April 2026, HK SAR passport holders who hold a pre-approved ETA can be issued the entry visa on arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport (Colombo) — but the ETA approval is still mandatory before boarding, so this is best classified as an ETA regime rather than a true visa-on-arrival. Sri Lanka's Parliament approved a free-ETA (fee-waiver) facility for 40 nationalities on 7 May 2026 and Hong Kong is recognized as eligible for a free ETA; however, as the broad waiver had no confirmed implementation date as of late May 2026, travelers should budget for the US$50 fee and verify the live fee on the official portal at the time of application. Passport must be valid at least 6 months beyond entry. Sri Lanka is in South Asia and is not part of the Schengen area, so the Schengen 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply.