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Yes, Sri Lanka extended the free tourist visa initiative for citizens of most EU countries, the UK, and Switzerland through the 2025/2026 winter season. As of October 2025, you still need to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) online before departure, but the standard €45-50 fee is waived at the final payment step. The visa grants a 30-day double-entry stay. Ensure you use the official government portal (.gov.lk) to avoid third-party agencies that charge “service fees” despite the official waiver.

While direct flights remain limited largely to SriLankan Airlines from London, Paris, and Frankfurt, capacity increased significantly in late 2025 via Middle Eastern hubs. Qatar Airways and Emirates both added frequencies to Colombo starting November 2025 to handle high demand. For the cheapest fares, look for “open jaw” tickets arriving in Colombo and departing from the Maldives, as regional connectivity between the two improved recently. Expect fares to hover around €850-1,100 for economy unless you catch a Superdeal.

Hire a private driver for the most efficient travel, as public transport is slow and often crowded. A dedicated car and driver typically costs €55-75 per day (all-inclusive of fuel and driver accommodation), allowing you to stop at will and cover the Cultural Triangle efficiently. Trains are essential for the scenic Kandy-to-Ella route, but for the rest of the trip—especially connecting the coast to the airport—a private driver saves you hours of hassle.

Bring crisp, new €50 and €100 notes to exchange, as you get a better rate at authorized jewelry shops or money changers than at banks. ATMs are widely available in cities but charge withdrawal fees of €2-4 per transaction and often have low daily limits (usually 40,000-60,000 LKR). Use cash for tuk-tuks, small restaurants, and tips, while saving your credit card for hotels and high-end dining where Visa and Mastercard are accepted.

Yes, buy a tourist SIM from Dialog or Mobitel in the arrivals hall immediately after customs. A 50GB data package valid for 30 days costs roughly €8-10 and they will set it up for you on the spot. Coverage is generally excellent, even in rural areas, though signal drops in the central highlands. Avoid roaming with your European provider as fees are astronomical; the local tourist packages offer the best value and speed.

Yes, you can extend your 30-day visa for up to two additional months (90 days total). You must visit the Department of Immigration in Battaramulla (near Colombo) or use the online extension portal, though the online system can be glitchy. The extension fee is approximately €50-60 depending on nationality. Do this at least 3-5 days before your current visa expires to avoid hefty overstay penalties.

We use AI to monitor Flight pricing from major European hubs to Colombo 24/7, detecting temporary drops caused by airline algorithms or new route launches. While a standard fare might be €900, we find anomalies where the same seat sells for €450-600 for a short window. Our team manually verifies every deal to ensure decent layovers (usually in Doha or Dubai) before sending an alert. You get the notification via our free newsletter and book directly with the airline.

Yes, absolutely. We don’t sell tickets; we simply alert you to price drops on official airline websites. You book directly with carriers like Qatar Airways, Emirates, or SriLankan Airlines, meaning you get a standard ticket with full baggage allowance and consumer protection. The only difference is the price—you pay €500 instead of €900 because you booked during a pricing anomaly window we detected. Thousands of members have successfully flown to Asia using these alerts.