Sri Lanka ETA for Egyptian Citizens

Egyptian citizens applying for a Sri Lanka Tourist ETA

Egyptian ordinary passport holders planning an eligible short tourist trip can apply for a Sri Lanka Tourist ETA online. The complete application price through this website is $99. Use the same Egyptian passport in the form and during the journey. The application purpose should describe the real visit; tourism, business, study and employment are not interchangeable categories.

An Egyptian living in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait, Europe or another country selects Egypt when travelling with an Egyptian passport and enters the actual residence separately. A Gulf residence permit helps explain residence but does not replace passport nationality.

Arabic names and the Latin passport record

Use the Latin-script name printed in the passport for the international application. Arabic names can have several possible Latin spellings, so do not translate or transliterate the name from memory. Copy the current passport even if a bank card, university record or older ticket uses a different spelling.

Pay attention to multiple given names and the family name. Compare the airline reservation with the passport before payment. Check the passport number, nationality, birth date, issue date and expiry date. A small spelling difference can become significant when the documents are reviewed together.

Egyptian applicant preparation

• Current Egyptian passport intended for the trip.
• Clear identity-page scan and requested photograph.
• Final arrival date in Sri Lanka.
• First hotel or host address.
• Email and telephone details available during travel.
• Onward booking and payment method.

Count passport validity from arrival and review the current Sri Lankan entry conditions. Applicants living abroad should also keep the residence document needed for their return journey, although that document is separate from the Sri Lanka ETA application.

Checking the application before submission

1. Select Egypt for an Egyptian passport.
2. Confirm that Tourist ETA matches the actual purpose.
3. Enter the Latin passport identity exactly.
4. Add verified arrival and accommodation details.
5. Review the complete $99 application price.
6. Save the reference and read the approval.

If a relative or travel office completes the form, ask for a copy before payment. The traveller should verify the passport fields personally. Payment receipt, application record and decision should be stored separately so each stage is clear.

Family trips and shared Arabic names

Family members can have similar names, which increases the risk of attaching the wrong passport or approval. Save each file under a private, clear label and compare the birth date and passport number, not only the name. A lead traveller's approval does not cover the rest of the family.

For a child application, review the product and price shown for that traveller before payment. Keep any departure or consent documentation relevant to the family journey with the passports. These travel documents are separate from the ETA but may still matter at departure or transit.

Cairo, Gulf hubs and onward connections

Flights from Cairo may connect in Doha, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Muscat or another hub. Egyptian residents in the Gulf may begin from their country of residence. Neither route changes Egyptian passport nationality. Check whether baggage is transferred and whether separate tickets require entry to the connection country.

Overnight connections can change the Sri Lankan arrival date. Compare the final itinerary with the application after any schedule update. Keep the approval, residence return document, first accommodation and onward plan accessible offline.

Tourism, visits and commercial activity

Visiting friends or relatives can still be a short visit, but the accommodation and host details should be genuine. A meeting, paid assignment or commercial project may require another category. Do not select tourism solely because the trip is short or because the form appears easier.

Egyptian traveller questions

Which English spelling should I use?

Use the Latin spelling printed in the current Egyptian passport.

Can I apply while living in the Gulf?

Yes. Select Egypt as nationality with an Egyptian passport and provide the actual residence where requested.

What is the complete price?

The standard Tourist ETA application price displayed here is $99.

Does a family share one approval?

No. Check and retain the application reference and approval associated with each passport.

Source review

Reviewed 18 September 2026 using the Sri Lanka ETA portal and Immigration Department. Requirements can change; confirm current rules before travel.