Verified · 2026-05
Source
RequirementFree ETA
FeeFree
Stay length30 days
EntriesDouble
Extending your stay
Extendable in stages up to ~270 days total via Dept. of Immigration & Emigration, Colombo.
Documents to carry
Passport valid 6+ months
Confirmed onward/return ticket
Proof of funds / accommodation
Common flight routes
Moscow → Colombo (direct, seasonal, ~8h30)
Moscow → Colombo (1-stop via Gulf hubs)
Dietary notes
Russian-friendly cafes cluster around Unawatuna, Hikkaduwa and Weligama; menus in Cyrillic are common on the south coast.
Requirements change; always verify on the official ETA portal (eta.gov.lk) before booking flights.