Ruínas antigas, chá e praias tropicais numa ilha compacta
Capital
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
Idioma
Sinhala, Tamil +
Moeda
Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)
Melhor época
December–March
Segurança
Atenção redobrada
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Atualizado em 31 de agosto de 2026
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Última revisão: 25 de agosto de 2026
Fontes: avisos de viagem governamentais e autoridades de saúde · Como verificamos
ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) required for most nationalities. Grants 30 days, extendable to 90 days. Apply online before travel. Some nationalities may get visa-free entry — check the latest Sri Lankan immigration updates.
ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) required for most nationalities. Grants 30 days, extendable to 90 days. Apply online before travel. Some nationalities may get visa-free entry — check the latest Sri Lankan immigration updates.
Apply at eta.gov.lk or the new online visa platform. Upload passport photo and details. Pay online. Receive approval via email within 24–48 hours.
ETA: 24–48 hours online. On arrival: available but not recommended (long queues).
ETA: $50 USD for most nationalities. Extension: $25–50.
Os requisitos de visto variam por nacionalidade e mudam frequentemente. Verifique com a embaixada do seu país ou com a autoridade oficial de imigração do destino antes de viajar.
Safe for tourists. Sri Lanka has recovered well from its economic crisis of 2022. Petty theft is uncommon. Traffic is chaotic but manageable. Wildlife encounters (monkeys, stray dogs) are common. Tuk-tuk culture is part of the experience.
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Safe for tourists. Sri Lanka has recovered well from its economic crisis of 2022. Petty theft is uncommon. Traffic is chaotic but manageable. Wildlife encounters (monkeys, stray dogs) are common. Tuk-tuk culture is part of the experience.
Do not drink tap water. Bottled water is widely available and cheap. King coconut water is a safe and delicious alternative.
Former conflict zones in the north are now safe to visit but unexploded ordnance may exist off main roads. Monsoon seasons bring heavy rain and flooding. Currents on southern beaches can be strong — swim where locals swim.
Tip 10% at restaurants if service charge isn't included. Small tips (LKR 200–500) for hotel staff and drivers. Tour guides and drivers expect tips — LKR 1,000–2,000 per day is standard.
Modest clothing. Cover shoulders and knees at temples. Remove shoes and hats at all Buddhist and Hindu sites. Swimwear only at beaches and pools. Casual elsewhere.
Buddhist majority with Hindu, Muslim, and Christian minorities. Buddhism is deeply woven into daily life. Treat all Buddha statues and images with utmost respect. Remove shoes at temples. Dress modestly at all religious sites.