# Sri Lanka visa requirements for Italian passport holders > Italians need an electronic travel authorisation before flying for up to 30 days. Stay length verified against official evidence checked 2026-08-21. Source: https://doastretch.com/visa/italian-passport/sri-lanka/ Italian passport · Sri Lanka · 2026 30 days Travel authorisation · maximum stay Access verified against an official source Stay length verified against an official source · checked 2026-08-21 Italians need an electronic travel authorisation before flying for up to 30 days. Next step **How we know** Access verified against an official source Stretch's rules pipeline checked the entry category against the destination's official publication and a reviewer signed it off. Stay length verified against an official source The stay length was checked against official evidence. Sources are listed further down the page. ## How the count works for Italians in Sri Lanka You may stay up to 30 days. The recorded maximum applies to the current stay. Stretch does not assume that leaving creates a fresh allowance; check the evidence, entry stamp and any re-entry conditions. Stretch sets your must-exit date the day you log the entry and reminds you at 14, 7, 3 and 1 days out. ## Before you fly Stretch publishes no independently sourced arrival card or application checklist for this route. Use the official check labelled in the sources section before travelling. ## Notes from the rulebook Per the official source (www.immigration.gov.lk): With effect from 25.05.2026, nationals of the following 40 countries are eligible to obtain tourist visa (ETA) free-of-charge for a period of 30 days. ## Sources - **Evidence for the rule:** Official: eta.gov.lk — checked 2026-08-21 - **Official check:** [eta.gov.lk](https://eta.gov.lk/slvisa/), retrieved 2026-08-21 ## Questions Italians ask about Sri Lanka **Can Italians enter Sri Lanka without a visa?** No visa, but an electronic travel authorisation is required before you fly. Access verified against an official source. **How long can Italians stay in Sri Lanka?** Up to 30 days — stay length verified against an official source. A fresh allowance on re-entry is not assumed; check the official evidence and current entry conditions. **Do Italians need to fill anything in before flying to Sri Lanka?** Stretch publishes no independently sourced pre-travel paperwork for this route. Use the official check labelled in the sources section before travelling. **Is this Sri Lanka rule verified?** Access verified against an official source. Stay length verified against an official source. Both public claims have cleared the publication bar. Last checked 21 August 2026. **How does Stretch keep count of a stay in Sri Lanka?** Log the day you arrive and Stretch shows the days you have left and the date you must be out — reminders at 14, 7, 3 and 1 days, and on the day. The must-exit date is set the moment you log the entry. 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