Sri Lanka visa status check
Applied for Free ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) under the visa-free scheme for Indians? Here is the official way to check where your application is, what you need to hand, what each status means and what to do if it is taking too long.
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Sri Lanka status check at a glance
How to check your Sri Lanka visa status
- Open the ETA 'Check Application Status' page
- Enter your Confirmation Code and Passport Number
- If you don't have the code, tick the box and enter Passport Number, Nationality and Date of Birth
- Submit and read the status
What you will need
Keep these ready before you open the tracker. The examples show the format only.
| Detail asked | Example / where to find it |
|---|---|
| Confirmation code (reference number) | from your confirmation email or receipt |
| Passport number | e.g. Z1234567 (letter + 7 digits, as on your Indian passport) |
| Without the code: passport number, nationality and date of birth | e.g. Z1234567 (letter + 7 digits, as on your Indian passport) |
What each status means
| Status shown | What it means / what to do |
|---|---|
| Acknowledgement notice | Application received only; not valid for entry |
| ETA Approval Notice | Approved; you may travel. Do not arrive before you have this notice |
Timing, delivery and delays
Processing time
The official source does not publish a processing time for this route.
How you get the visa
ETA Approval Notice issued electronically (keep a printed or digital copy)
Other official links
Frequently asked questions
How do I check my Sri Lanka visa status?
Use the official Sri Lanka ETA – Check Application Status and enter confirmation code (reference number), passport number, without the code: passport number, nationality and date of birth. The steps are on this page.
How will I receive the visa?
ETA Approval Notice issued electronically (keep a printed or digital copy)
What if my application is delayed?
24/7 ETA hotline +94 71 996 7888; telephone +94 11 277 7638 (Mon–Fri 09:00–16:00); email eta@immigration.gov.lk / etasl@immigration.gov.lk
Can Krosz check the status for me?
If you apply through Krosz, your Krosz visa expert tracks the application and tells you at each step, so you do not have to keep checking the portal.
Source and verification
Official source: Sri Lanka ETA – Check Application Status
Checked by the Krosz visa desk on 17 Oct 2026 · confidence: high.
Krosz is a private visa service and is not affiliated with any government. Rules change; the authority's own page always has the final word.
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