Straight answer, official source, and how long it takes.
Yes — you need an ETA before travel. Ireland is not on Sri Lanka's free-ETA list, so the standard ETA fee rules apply.
Add your travel date and we'll tell you exactly how much to panic, based on typical processing times.
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.
Sri Lanka requires all foreign nationals to get an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travel. Ireland is not on the list of countries given a free tourist ETA under the notice effective 25 May 2026, so the general ETA fee rules continue to apply — check the fee on the official ETA site. We don't estimate approval times.
For Irish (EU) passport holders, tourism or short business trips.
| Passport | Irish (EU) passport |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Tourism (other purposes, including business, have separate rules — check the official ETA/visa authority) |
| Visa required | Yes — ETA/ESTA |
| Maximum stay | Tourist ETA — check the permitted stay and fee on the official ETA site |
| Passport validity | At least 6 months beyond the date of intended departure from Sri Lanka |
| Return/onward ticket | Yes, or onward ticket |
| Arrival form | Required for all arrivals |
| 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, Irish (EU) citizens do not need a visa for short-term tourist or business visits to Japan.
Read the dossierYes, Irish citizens need a visa before travelling to Vietnam. For tourism you can apply for an eVisa (single or multiple entry, up to 90 days); other purposes need a visa arranged through a sponsor or embassy.
Read the dossierYes, Irish (EU) citizens need an e-Visa or regular visa to travel to India.
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