Poland→Sri Lanka
Poland to Sri Lanka
Do I need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Polish citizens do not need a visa for tourist travel to Sri Lanka, but you must hold an approved electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure. The ETA is an authorisation applied for online and is not a visa. The ETA does not permit paid work or study.
Which documents do I need?
You must travel on a valid passport or a temporary passport; both are accepted for entry. A national identity card and a driving licence are not accepted travel documents for this route. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.
Are vaccinations required for Sri Lanka?
No vaccinations are required for entry to Sri Lanka. Basic routine vaccinations are recommended; consult your healthcare provider for specific medical advice before travel.
How long can I stay, and can I extend it?
An ETA (electronic travel authorisation) is required and must be approved before you travel; the permitted length of stay is not specified here.
Can children travel on this route?
Children and other travellers under 18 need the same accepted travel documents as adults: a valid passport or temporary passport. No additional parental-consent or notarised documents are required for minors on this route.
Do I need travel insurance?
Travel insurance is recommended for trips to Sri Lanka but it is not a condition of entry under these rules.
Where do I get the visa?
The ETA application is made through the official Sri Lankan application portal; this is the documented route to obtain the authorisation. Sri Lanka does not have a Polish embassy on the island; the nearest Polish consular representation for related matters is in India, and local tourist police provide assistance in larger towns and resorts.
Frequently asked questions
Can I travel on my ID card or driving licence?
Your ordinary passport or a temporary passport is accepted for entry to Sri Lanka. National identity cards and driving licences are not accepted as travel documents for this route.
How long must my passport be valid?
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your date of entry to Sri Lanka. Ensure this validity is met before you apply for the ETA.
Are any vaccinations required?
No vaccinations are required to enter Sri Lanka. Basic routine vaccinations are recommended; consult your healthcare provider for personalized advice before travel.
Do I have to buy travel insurance to get in?
Travel insurance is recommended for trips to Sri Lanka but it is not a condition of entry under these rules.
Will officials ask me to prove I have enough money?
You will not be required to show proof of funds, such as bank statements or cash, to enter Sri Lanka on this route.
My child is travelling with me — do they need extra paperwork?
Children under 18 need the same accepted travel documents as adults—a valid passport or temporary passport—and do not need extra parental-consent papers under these rules.
Do I have to register on arrival or fill in an entry card?
There is no arrival registration or paper entry card required on arrival for tourists on this route.
Who do I contact for consular help in Sri Lanka?
If you need consular help, note that Sri Lanka has no Polish embassy on the island; the nearest Polish consular representation for matters concerning Sri Lankans is located in India. Local tourist police units operate in larger towns and resorts.
What exactly is the ETA and how do I get it?
The ETA is an electronic travel authorisation applied for through the official Sri Lankan portal; it is the document you must hold before boarding. The portal is the route to obtain the ETA—do not attempt to obtain this authorisation in person at a border or foreign mission.
My passport is damaged or almost full — is that OK?
If your passport is damaged or nearly full, you must travel on an accepted travel document (passport or temporary passport). Damaged passports risk refusal at check-in or the border, so renew or replace a faulty passport before you apply for the ETA.
Can I transit through Sri Lanka without an ETA?
Transit requirements depend on the ETA and your nationality; because Polish citizens require an ETA for Sri Lanka, check the official portal for transit rules or airline guidance for airside and landside transit specifics before you travel.
Where will I find authoritative information and the application form?
The official ETA portal is the only listed channel to obtain the required authorisation. Use that portal to apply and to check any additional entry instructions shown when your ETA is issued.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 5, 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm against the official source below before you travel.
Before you travel
- 1Apply before you travel
Apply before you book. Processing times vary, and a refusal cannot be appealed at the border.
Apply on the official site - 2Check your passport
Your passport must stay valid for 6 months beyond your trip.
- Travel insurance
Not required to enter, but treatment is charged to visitors — worth a policy that covers repatriation.
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: India — worth having if your documents are lost.
Open the embassy page - Read our travel guides
Local know-how, seasons and etiquette — the things a border does not check but a trip depends on.
Open the guide
More about Sri Lanka
Asia
- Capital
- Colombo
- Currency
- Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)
- Known for
- Tea, Beaches, Ancient cities, Wildlife
- Food
- Rice and curry, Hoppers, Kottu
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