Sri Lanka Tourism Visa for Pakistani Passport (with Qatar GCC ID Held)
Last updated: 29 Aug 2026
You need a Tourist ETA
Always verify with official sources before you travel.
Visa Required
Yes
E-Visa
Yes
On Arrival
No
Insurance
Recommended
Health
Yellow fever certificate if arriving from endemic areas
Visa fee
Tourist ETA Double Entry 30 Days: USD 0
Destination at a glance
Capital
Colombo
Continent
Asia
Currency
Rupee (LKR)
Phone code
+94
Language
Sinhala
Exchange rate
1 LKR = 0.8444 PKR
Currency converter
LivePKR
84.44
USD
0.3
Best Months to Travel
Visa Status & Eligibility
Visa required
No visa exemption. Pakistani passport holders require a pre-travel Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) to enter Sri Lanka
Visa exemption
No visa exemption. Pakistani passport holders require a pre-travel Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) to enter Sri Lanka
Application notes
- Pakistani passport holders holding a valid GCC residence permit (gcc_qa) follow the same standard online ETA framework and must apply prior to travel via eta.gov.lk
- Pakistani ordinary passport holders are not eligible for Visa on Arrival in Sri Lanka and must secure an ETA beforehand via eta.gov.lk
- Tourist ETA for Pakistani nationals is priced at USD 0 under current policy rules but requires online pre-travel submission via eta.gov.lk
- Standard online ETA application requires only a valid passport, flight itinerary, and accommodation proof without complex consular tie documents via eta.gov.lk
Application Process
Step 1
Navigate to the official electronic travel authorization portal at eta.gov.lk/slvisa
Step 2
Select the appropriate language and initiate a tourist ETA application for an individual or group via eta.gov.lk
Step 3
Enter passport particulars, flight details, and intended accommodation addresses accurately
Step 4
Submit the application online and monitor the registered email address for the official ETA approval notice via eta.gov.lk
Document Checklist
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Application documents
- Valid Pakistani passport with a minimum of six months validity from the date of arrival
- Confirmed return or onward travel flight ticket
- Proof of accommodation such as hotel reservations or an invitation letter from the host
- Proof of sufficient funds for the stay
- Proof of accommodation or intended address
- Valid Pakistani passport (minimum six months validity recommended)
- Return or onward travel ticket
Health Requirements
Health Requirements
MedicalNo mandatory vaccinations required for entry unless arriving from a designated yellow fever endemic country
Frequently asked questions
What is the processing time for the Sri Lanka ETA?▾
The electronic travel authorization is typically processed within twenty-four to forty-eight hours after online submission
What is the duration of stay allowed under the tourist ETA?▾
The tourist ETA grants an initial entry duration of up to thirty days with double-entry privileges