eVisa
Tourist
Entry
Double entry
Validity
- Processing
- 2–3 business days
- Government fee
- ₼92 (US$54)
Do Azerbaijani citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Yes, Azerbaijani citizens need an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before flying to Sri Lanka.
eVisa
Business trip
Entry
Multiple entry
Validity
30 days
- Processing
- 2–3 business days
- Government fee
- ₼94 (US$55)
eVisa
Transit
Validity
2 days
- Processing
- 2–3 business days
- Total cost
- ₼50 (US$29)
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Sri Lanka Visa for Azerbaijan Citizens: ETA Guide
- Visa required · e-Visa
- Apply up to 90 days before arrival
- Decision in 2–3 business days
- Verified
Plusvisa is a private visa application service, not a government agency or embassy. Official government source: Sri Lanka ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization), eta.gov.lk.
Table of contents
Passport validity
6 months from arrival
Checked at the port of entry.
Stay length
Up to 30 days
Double entry within the same 30-day window; extendable after arrival.
Fee status
Standard fee applies
Azerbaijan is not on Sri Lanka's free-ETA list of about 40 countries.
Three routes into Sri Lanka
Most travellers
Tourist ETA
Covers sightseeing, visiting friends and relatives, medical treatment, and sports or cultural events. Apply online before you fly; it gives a double entry within 30 days of your first arrival, extendable after arrival.
Business travellers
Business ETA
For meetings, conferences, short training under a month, or similar business purposes. Apply online, at a Sri Lanka Overseas Mission, or at the Department of Immigration and Emigration head office, with proof of your business purpose.
Transiting only
Transit ETA
For travellers passing through Sri Lanka on their way elsewhere. Covers up to 2 days and is issued free of charge, but you must show documentary proof of your onward journey.
Sri Lanka e-Visa types and cost for Azerbaijani citizens, in Azerbaijani Manats
| e-Visa | Validity | Processing | Government fee | All-in with Plusvisa* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Business trip eVisa | 30 days Multiple entry | 2–3 business days | US$55 ≈ ₼94 | — |
Tourist eVisa | 30 days Double entry | 2–3 business days | US$54 ≈ ₼92 | — |
Tourist eVisa | 30 days Double entry | 2–3 business days | Government fee not listed | ₼49 |
Transit eVisa | 2 days | 2–3 business days | Government fee not listed | ≈ ₼50 |
* The government fee is the government's own charge, never refundable. All-in adds Plusvisa's service fee, per traveller; it is refunded if we cause a refusal.
The 30-day rule, and what it does not mean
A tourist or business ETA lets you enter Sri Lanka twice within 30 days counted from your first arrival. It is not two separate 30-day stays and it does not extend itself once that window and the extra time it allows expire.
Business trip: 30 days per visit.
Arrive 1 March
21 of 30 days
1 Mar – 21 Mar: 21 of the 30 days this visa allows in one visit.
30 days, double entry: The standard ETA gives 30 days from your first arrival, with a second entry allowed inside that same 30-day period. The second visit only uses whatever days are left, not a fresh 30 days.
Extending your stay: Once in Sri Lanka, you can apply online through the Department of Immigration and Emigration's e-services to extend, up to six months in total from your arrival date.
Use the ETA within 3 months of issue: The Department's own guidance says you must enter Sri Lanka within three months of the date your ETA is issued, or it can no longer be used, even though it stays on record for longer.
An existing visa blocks a new ETA: If you already hold a valid Sri Lankan residence visa or multiple-entry visa, you cannot get a fresh ETA until that visa expires or is cancelled.
Your document checklist
Six things to have ready before you start your application, as an Azerbaijani applicant.
Passport
Valid for at least 6 months after your arrival date, with a blank page for entry stamps. No scan is needed for the standard online ETA form.
Visa, Mastercard or Amex card
Fee charged in US dollars. Use a card enabled for international payments, or have someone else pay for you if it's declined.
Onward or return ticket
A confirmed ticket out of Sri Lanka, shown to the immigration officer on arrival.
Proof of funds
Evidence you can cover your stay, checked on arrival if asked. Bring a bank statement or cash in a widely accepted currency, not manat.
Sri Lanka contact address
The address where you plan to stay, entered on the ETA application form.
Only for some visa types
Business purpose evidence
Only if Business ETA applicants only. A letter or documentary proof of the meeting, conference or training you are attending in Sri Lanka.
When should you apply?
Processing takes 2–3 business days. Enter your arrival date and we'll work backwards.
Processing
Standard2–3 business days
Pick your arrival date
- 1
Apply online
—
Form and uploads, about 30 min
- 2
Pay the fee
—
By card, on the portal
- 3
Processing
2–3 business days
Official estimate
- 4
Approval emailed
—
Keep a copy on your phone
- 5
Arrive in Sri Lanka
—
Show the approval at the border
An ETA must be used within 3 months of issue, so applying earlier risks it expiring first. No fixed deadline exists, but apply with time to fix errors or contact a mission if referred.
Four questions, 20 seconds
Is your trip for tourism, visiting family, medical treatment, or a short business visit under a month?
Will your passport still be valid for at least 6 months after you arrive in Sri Lanka?
Do you already hold a valid Sri Lankan residence visa or multiple-entry visa?
Can you pay online with a Visa, Mastercard or Amex card, yours or someone else's?
Result
Answer all four
Four quick checks of the rules that most often catch travellers out, and we'll tell you where you stand.
The application, step by step
Before you apply
- 1
Check your passport
Make sure it is valid for at least 6 months after your arrival date and has a blank page for stamps.
- 2
Confirm your fee category
Azerbaijan is not on Sri Lanka's free-ETA list, so check the fee table for your visit category before you apply.
- 3
Gather your details and a card
Have your passport details, travel dates, accommodation address, and a Visa, Mastercard or Amex card ready.
On the official portal
- 4
Complete the online form
Apply at eta.gov.lk with your passport and travel details.
- 5
Pay the processing fee
Pay by card in US dollars. If your card is not accepted, a relative, friend or travel agent can pay for you.
- 6
Receive your acknowledgement
You get an acknowledgement as soon as the application is submitted successfully.
After you apply
- 7
Get your approval or referral notice
Most applications are approved. A referral means you must contact the nearest Sri Lanka Overseas Mission before travelling.
- 8
Check your status any time
Look up your reference number on the ETA site, or call the 24/7 ETA call centre.
- 9
Show it on arrival
Present your passport, a copy of the approval notice, your return ticket and proof of funds at the immigration counter.
Questions Azerbaijani travellers actually ask
No. Azerbaijan is not among the roughly 40 nationalities, or the Singapore, Seychelles and Maldives reciprocal deals, that get the 30-day tourist ETA free of charge. Azerbaijani citizens pay the standard processing fee for their visit category.
Only Visa, Mastercard and American Express cards are accepted, and payment is taken in US dollars. If your card is not enabled for this, a relative, friend or travel agent can submit and pay the application on your behalf.
You need to contact the nearest Sri Lanka Overseas Mission for further assistance before travelling. The ETA website lists Sri Lanka's overseas missions.
A limited facility lets some travellers get an ETA on arrival at the airport, but it costs more than applying online in advance, and you risk being refused if your application is not approved.
No. Tourist and most business ETAs are applied for online at eta.gov.lk. A mission visit is only needed if you are referred, or if you choose that submission method yourself.
There is no fixed minimum, but your ETA must be used to enter Sri Lanka within three months of the date it is issued. Apply with enough time before your flight to fix mistakes or contact a mission if referred, but not so early that it expires first.
Yes, the standard tourist or business ETA allows double entry, but both visits must fall inside the same 30-day period counted from your first arrival, not two fresh 30-day stays.
Visa sorted
The things that make the first
48 hours easy, compared with home
Your Azerbaijani plug won't fit. Here's what will.
Type D
Three round pins · 5 A
Type G
Three flat pins · 13 A
Type M
Three large pins · 15 A
Type D
Sri Lanka uses type D, G and M sockets and your plugs are type C and F. A C-to-D adapter works for the whole trip.
Voltage
230 V · 50 Hz
Against 220 V · 50 Hz at home. Check the label on chargers and appliances: anything marked 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz works in both.
Pack: one type D adapter and a small power strip — hotel rooms rarely have more than two sockets.
Sri Lanka drives on the left — the opposite of home
Compare traffic side:
Sri Lanka · left-hand traffic — the opposite of Azerbaijan
Getting around
Tuk-tuks, metered taxis and ride-hailing apps cover cities; trains link Colombo to the hill country and coast; long-distance buses reach most towns.
Health precautions
Drink bottled or filtered water, use mosquito repellent against dengue, and check whether a yellow fever certificate applies to your journey before you fly.
Dress and temple etiquette
Cover shoulders and knees and remove shoes and hats before entering temples, shrines and other religious sites.
Sri Lankan Rupees, cash and cards
Sri Lanka uses the Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR).
Rs
₼1 ≈ Rs173 · indicative mid-market rate, possibly a few days old
ATMs are widely available
ATMs are common in cities and tourist areas and dispense Sri Lankan rupees; check with your home bank about foreign withdrawal fees.
Carry cash outside cities
Smaller towns, tuk-tuks and local markets often expect cash, so keep rupees on hand outside hotels and main tourist strips.
Cards work in tourist areas
Hotels, larger restaurants and shops in main tourist areas take cards, but a fee or minimum spend sometimes applies.
Weather by month (Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte)
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
22°22.6°24.2°25.3°25.8°25.2°24.6°24.5°24.5°24.4°23.9°23°
- Daytime high
- Grey row = night low
- Best time to go
- Daytime high
- Grey row = night low
- Best time to go
| Month | High, °C | Low, °C | Rain, mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| January · best | 28.7 | 22 | 75.6 |
| February · best | 29.9 | 22.6 | 70.9 |
| March · best | 30.7 | 24.2 | 114.7 |
| April | 29.8 | 25.3 | 225.6 |
| May | 28.8 | 25.8 | 223.5 |
| June | 28.1 | 25.2 | 143.4 |
| July | 27.7 | 24.6 | 98.9 |
| August | 27.7 | 24.5 | 112.8 |
| September | 27.9 | 24.5 | 162 |
| October | 28 | 24.4 | 291.7 |
| November | 28.2 | 23.9 | 304.5 |
| December · best | 28.2 | 23 | 175.2 |
Monthly averages. Source: NASA POWER climatology, 2001-2020.
January · ideal
The best window runs January, February, March and December.
High 28.7°CLow 22°CRain 75.6 mm
Sweet spot: Colombo has a tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round. The main dry season runs from December to March, while the south-west monsoon brings heavier rain from May to September.
One time zone, a half-hour offset
Baku
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Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
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How much to tip, in AZN
Rs 3,000(₼17.34)
Restaurant bill
Skip if a service charge is already added
5–10%
on a Rs 3,000 bill: Rs 150 · ₼0.87
Hotel porter
Per bag
Rs 100–Rs 200
₼0.58–₼1.16
Tour guide or driver
Per day
Rs 500–Rs 1,000
₼2.89–₼5.78
Taxi or tuk-tuk
Rounding up the fare is common but not expected
No tip expected
Hotel housekeeping
Per night, left in the room
Rs 100–Rs 200
₼0.58–₼1.16
SIM, eSIM or roaming?
Local SIM
RecommendedLocal SIM card
Dialog, Mobitel or Airtel counters at Bandaranaike International Airport or in town Bring your passport to register the SIM.
eSIM
Travel eSIM
Installed online before arrival from an eSIM provider Useful if your phone is eSIM-compatible and you want data as soon as you land.
Roaming
Roaming from home
Activated through your home network before departure Simplest option but usually the most expensive per megabyte.
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