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Your Kuwaiti passport type

ETA

Kuwaiti ordinary passport

NoteApply before arrival at eta.gov.lk. Staying beyond 30 days requires a paid extension from Immigration.

Holders of a Kuwaiti ordinary passport need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling to Sri Lanka. The permitted stay is 30 days. Apply via: Free tourist Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA).

Type

ETA

Stay

30 days

Apply

Free tourist Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)

Updated

July 2026

How long you can stay

30 days

The free tourist ETA is valid for 30 days, with a second entry allowed during that period. Staying longer requires a paid extension from Immigration inside Sri Lanka.

Common questions

Do Kuwaiti passport holders need a visa for Sri Lanka?

Holders of a Kuwaiti ordinary passport need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling to Sri Lanka. The permitted stay is 30 days. Apply via: Free tourist Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). Apply before arrival at eta.gov.lk. Staying beyond 30 days requires a paid extension from Immigration.

How long can Kuwaiti passport holders stay in Sri Lanka?

30 days. The free tourist ETA is valid for 30 days, with a second entry allowed during that period. Staying longer requires a paid extension from Immigration inside Sri Lanka.

Where do Kuwaitis apply for a Sri Lanka visa?

Free tourist Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)

Do Kuwaiti special passport holders need a visa for Sri Lanka?

Holders of a Kuwaiti special passport need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling to Sri Lanka. The permitted stay is 30 days. Apply via: Free tourist Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). Apply before arrival at eta.gov.lk. Staying beyond 30 days requires a paid extension from Immigration.

Do Kuwaiti diplomatic passport holders need a visa for Sri Lanka?

Holders of a Kuwaiti diplomatic passport need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling to Sri Lanka. The permitted stay is 30 days. Apply via: Free tourist Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). Apply before arrival at eta.gov.lk. Staying beyond 30 days requires a paid extension from Immigration.

For Kuwaiti passport holders only · Not legal advice · Verify before you fly
Source: Kuwait MFA · Version 15 · July 2026
Checked against the destination government · 2026-08-24

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