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Do Brazil passport holders need a visa to visit LK?

Q: How long can a Brazilian stay in Sri Lanka on a Tourist ETA?

Up to 30 days from the date of first arrival, with double entry. Extensions can be applied for inside Sri Lanka, subject to fees.

Q: Can I get the visa on arrival instead of applying online?

Yes, a 30-day double-entry tourist visa is available on arrival, but it costs US$60 versus US$50 online and may involve longer airport queues. Applying online in advance is recommended.

Q: How much does the Sri Lanka Tourist ETA cost for Brazilians?

US$50 if applied for online before travel, or US$60 if obtained at the port of entry. Children under 12 are free.

Q: How long does ETA approval take?

Most online applications are approved within a few days. Apply at least three days before departure to be safe.

Q: What passport validity is required?

Your passport must be valid for at least six months from your date of arrival in Sri Lanka.

Brazilian (ordinary passport) tourists need a Sri Lanka Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before travel. Brazil is NOT among the 40 nationalities granted free ETA (effective 25 May 2026), so Brazilians pay the standard US$50 Tourist ETA fee for a 30-day, double-entry stay. As of 2026-05-30, a Brazil ordinary passport holder cannot enter Sri Lanka visa-free. Sri Lanka requires an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for tourism, obtained online before departure via the official portal eta.gov.lk. On 25 May 2026 Sri Lanka made the Tourist ETA free for citizens of 40 selected nationalities, but Brazil is not on that list. Brazilian travelers therefore pay the standard Tourist ETA processing fee of US$50 (online) or US$60 if obtained on arrival. The standard Tourist ETA grants a stay of up to 30 days from first arrival with double entry. Passports must be valid for at least six months from the arrival date, and travelers should hold proof of onward/return travel and sufficient funds. Sri Lanka is not in the Schengen area, so Schengen 90/180 and ETIAS rules do not apply. Online approval is typically fast (often within a few days, with applications advised at least several days ahead); applying online in advance is strongly recommended over the more expensive on-arrival option to avoid airport delays.

VISA REQUIREDTOURISMDOUBLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) - Tourist

Maximum stay

Up to 30 days from first arrival

per entry

Entries

Double entry

from issue date

Visa fee

US$50 (online) / US$60 (on arrival)

consular fee only

Processing time

Usually within a few days; apply at least 3 days before travel

standard track

Validity

Tied to passport; enter within validity, 30-day stay; passport must be valid 6+ months

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm passport validity and documents

Ensure your Brazilian ordinary passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date and have proof of onward/return travel and sufficient funds.

· 6-month validity· Onward ticket

/02

Go to the official ETA portal

Apply only via the Sri Lanka Department of Immigration & Emigration official site at eta.gov.lk. Avoid third-party agent sites that overcharge.

· eta.gov.lk· Official only

/03

Select Tourist ETA and complete the form

Choose the Tourist visa category, enter your passport and personal details, intended arrival date, and Sri Lanka address/accommodation.

· Tourist category· Double entry

/04

Pay the ETA processing fee

Pay the US$50 Tourist ETA fee online by card. Brazil is not on the free-ETA list, so the fee applies.

· US$50· Card payment

/05

Receive ETA approval by email

Approval is normally issued within a few days. Save and print the ETA approval notice to present at check-in and immigration.

· Email approval· Print copy

/06

Travel and enter Sri Lanka

Present your passport and ETA approval at a Sri Lankan port of entry; the 30-day stay starts from your first arrival.

· Show at immigration· 30-day stay

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

8 items

Personalized checklist

0 / 8 complete

Brazilian ordinary passport valid 6+ months from arrival

required

Approved Sri Lanka Tourist ETA (printed copy)

required

Confirmed onward or return air ticket

required

Proof of sufficient funds for the stay

required

Sri Lanka accommodation / address details

required

Credit/debit card to pay the US$50 ETA fee

required

Apply online at least 3 days before departure

recommended

Travel/health insurance for the trip

recommended

Track your progress · save & email a copy

/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Tourist ETA processing fee (online)US$50Standard fee for Brazil; double entry, 30 days

Tourist visa on arrival feeUS$60Higher fee if obtained at port of entry instead of online

Children under 12US$0Complimentary 30-day double-entry tourist visa, any nationality

Visa extension (beyond 30 days)VariableApplied for in Sri Lanka; subject to standard extension fees

Total estimateUS$50 — US$60incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Online ETA (in advance)

Usually within a few days

Apply at eta.gov.lk before travel; pay US$50. Recommended to avoid airport delays.

Visa on arrival

At the airport on arrival

Available but costs US$60 and risks longer queues; online is preferred.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Brazil excluded from free-ETA list

Sri Lanka's 25 May 2026 free Tourist ETA scheme covers 40 nationalities; Brazil is not among them, so the fee applies.

High

/02

ETA mandatory for all tourists

Even visa-exempt-fee nationalities must hold an approved ETA before arrival; there is no full visa-free channel for Brazil.

High

/03

Passport validity below 6 months

Entry can be refused if the passport is not valid at least six months from the arrival date.

Medium

/04

Using unofficial agent websites

Third-party sites overcharge and can issue invalid authorizations; only eta.gov.lk is official.

Medium

/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01

Immigration

Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.

/02

Customs

Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.

/03

Connectivity

Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.

/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024

2026-05-30 · major

Brazil to Sri Lanka route verified

Verified against Sri Lanka Department of Immigration ETA portal and visa policy: Brazil not on the 40-country free-ETA list (effective 25 May 2026); standard US$50 Tourist ETA (30 days, double entry) required.

/09 — The questions