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Sri Lanka entry for Canadian citizens — January 2025 matrix result

Short answer: The matrix listed this route as travel authorization (eta) required. This passport-destination pair was not independently verified. Destination-level context: Department of Immigration and Emigration, Sri Lanka (ETA system), reviewed 2026-06-13. It does not independently verify this passport route.

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Passport route CA LK

January 2025 matrix result

Listed as: Travel authorization (ETA) required

This passport-destination pair was not independently verified. Confirm the current rule with the destination government or consulate before relying on it.

This passport-destination result has not been independently verified. The linked destination-level source is context only; it is not proof of this row. Department of Immigration and Emigration, Sri Lanka (ETA system) · reviewed · Destination source ↗

Methodology

This route uses a historical matrix compiled in January 2025; a mapped destination-level source may provide context but does not independently verify this route.

Destination context
Department of Immigration and Emigration, Sri Lanka (ETA system) Destination-level source ↗
Last reviewed
Author
William W.
Reviewer
William W. Same person as the author; this is not an independent review.

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Before you travel: Canadian citizens going to Sri Lanka

  1. If the destination's official source confirms this January 2025 matrix category still applies: Apply for the Electronic Travel Authorization before departure — it is tied to your passport and checked at boarding.
  2. If the destination's official source confirms this January 2025 matrix category still applies: Use the official government portal; approval is usually quick, but never leave it to the airport.
  3. If the destination's official source confirms this January 2025 matrix category still applies: Make sure the passport details on the ETA exactly match your travel passport.

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Passport validity requirement

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date.

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About Sri Lanka for visitors

Sri Lanka is a teardrop island in the Indian Ocean packed with beaches, tea plantations, and ancient Buddhist temples. Most visitors circle the coastline and highlands in a week or two, mixing tropical retreats with mountain trekking and cultural heritage sites steeped in centuries of history.

Nearly all international flights arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) south of Colombo. Immigration lines move fairly quickly, and the airport is modern with clear signage; expect a straightforward process unless you arrive during peak tourist season.

Sri Lanka visa FAQ for Canadian citizens

Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?

The historical January 2025 VisaGlance matrix, with limited documented corrections, lists this route as follows; this route has not been independently verified. It was listed as requiring an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA).

What passport validity is required to enter Sri Lanka?

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date. This rule is not linked to an eligible rule-specific official source; verify it before travel.

Where can I find the official visa rules for Canadian citizens entering Sri Lanka?

A destination-level source is mapped for Sri Lanka: Department of Immigration and Emigration, Sri Lanka (ETA system) (https://www.eta.gov.lk/), reviewed 2026-06-13. It provides destination context only and does not independently verify the Canada passport route. Confirm the exact rule with the destination government or consulate.

How current is this information?

Visa results start from a historical January 2025 base matrix with limited, documented corrections. A mapped destination-level source provides context only; it does not independently verify a passport-destination result. Visa rules change without notice — always confirm with the official government source or embassy before you book or travel.

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Visa rules change without notice. Always confirm with the embassy, consulate or the official government source linked above before you book or travel.

Visa results start from a historical January 2025 base matrix with limited, documented corrections. A mapped destination-level source provides context only; it does not independently verify a passport-destination result.