Sri Lanka: visa & travel guide
Visa options, costs, processing times and where to apply for Sri Lanka, for travellers from Pakistan.
Visa types
| Visa | Processing (official) | Reported wait | Stay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist / Visit From 25 May 2026, Pakistan is one of 40 countries whose nationals get a free tourist ET... |
Not stated for online ETAs. Sri Lanka overseas missions issue an ETA or short-stay visa within 3 business days | - | 30 days from arrival, double entry. Enter within 3 months of issue. Extendable up to 6 months | Requirements |
Daily travel costs
| Where | Budget hotel | Food / day | Transport / day | Return flight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colombo | PKR 9,993 | PKR 2,665 | PKR 1,249 | PKR 172,000 - 227,000 |
Embassies & visa centres
High Commission of Sri Lanka
Embassy · Islamabad
Consulate General of Sri Lanka
All offices
Consulate · Karachi
