Scam guide
Do you know which website is the real visa portal?
The most expensive part of a Sri Lankan visa is clicking the wrong link.
Dozens of unofficial websites charge US$80–150 to process a Sri Lanka ETA. For nationals of 40 countries, the official application is free.
How it works
- The site buys ads so it appears above the official portal in search results.
- It looks official and uses a convincing address, sometimes ending in .org.lk.
- It submits the same form you could have filled in yourself and keeps the difference.
How to avoid it
- Type eta.gov.lk into the address bar yourself.
- Check the official fee for your passport before entering card details anywhere.
- Skip sponsored results when you search for the ETA.
If it happens to you: Check that the ETA was actually issued by looking it up on the official portal. If it was not, dispute the charge with your card issuer.
Know the fair price: ETA visa should cost Free for 40 countries, since 25 May 2026. You still have to apply.
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