Straight answer, official source, and how long it takes.
Yes, Canadian citizens need an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for short-term tourism or business trips to Sri Lanka.
Add your travel date and we'll tell you exactly how much to panic, based on typical processing times.
eVisa typically takes around a week.
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.
Canadian citizens must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) online before travelling to Sri Lanka for tourism or business purposes. This ETA allows for stays of up to 30 days, which can be extended.
For Canadian passport holders, tourism or short business trips.
| Passport | Canadian passport |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Tourism / short business trip |
| Visa required | Yes — eVisa |
| Maximum stay | 30 days (extendable) |
| Passport validity | At least six months beyond the date of intended departure from Sri Lanka |
| Return/onward ticket | Yes, or proof of onward travel |
| Arrival form | Not typically required in advance, but may be provided on arrival |
| Last checked | 22 July 2026 |
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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