Straight answer, official source, and how long it takes.
Canadian citizens need an ETA before travelling to Sri Lanka. The 30-day tourist ETA is free for Canadians; business travel needs a separate visa.
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ETA/ESTA usually approved within a few days.
Book a travel clinic appointment 6–8 weeks before you fly.
Required only if you're travelling from — or transiting through — a country with active transmission.
Certificate required if arriving from (or transiting) a country with yellow fever transmission risk.
Not required for entry — advised by NHS / CDC for most travellers.
Recommended — food & water borne.
Recommended, especially for longer stays or rural travel.
Consider for rural stays, especially in monsoon season.
Consider for rural travel, cyclists, and long trips.
Which countries require the certificate, timing, cost, and the 10-day validity rule.
Not medical advice. Always confirm with your GP, travel nurse, or a Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre — requirements change and can vary based on where you're arriving from.
All foreign nationals, including Canadians, must get an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before arrival. Under an official notice effective 25 May 2026, the 30-day tourist ETA is free for 40 countries, including Canada. It allows double entry within 30 days of first arrival. Extensions need an application and fees. Business travel needs a separate business visa. Your passport must be valid 6 months after your expected departure, and you need a return or onward ticket and funds.
For Canadian passport holders, tourism or short business trips.
| Passport | Canadian passport |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Tourism (business needs a separate business visa) |
| Visa required | Yes — ETA/ESTA |
| Maximum stay | 30 days (tourist ETA, double entry within 30 days of first arrival); extensions by application with fees |
| Passport validity | 6 months after your expected departure date |
| Return/onward ticket | Yes — return or onward ticket, and enough funds |
| Arrival form | An arrival card can be completed online up to 3 days before arrival (we have not confirmed it is mandatory) |
| Last checked | 22 July 2026 |
What an Electronic Travel Authorisation actually is, why every country wants one, and how to spot the scam sites.
Full border-enforcement rules for the Yellow Fever certificate, including transit-country traps that catch Sri Lanka travellers out.
Not border-enforced, but genuinely recommended for rural or long stays. Here's when it's worth it.
No, Canadian citizens do not need a visa for short-term tourism or business trips to Japan.
Read the dossierYes, Canadian citizens need an e-Visa to travel to Vietnam for tourism or a short business trip.
Read the dossierYes, Canadian citizens need an e-Visa or regular visa to enter India.
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