Do you need a photo for a Sri Lanka visa?
You almost certainly need no photograph. A short visit to Sri Lanka runs on an Electronic Travel Authorization, and the Department of Immigration & Emigration's own ETA application form has no photograph field anywhere on it. What it asks for at the port of entry is a passport valid for six months, a confirmed return ticket and sufficient funds. Singapore nationals do need an ETA before arrival, but it is issued online without a photo. A longer stay or a residence visa is a different process — check that separately.
So there is nothing to buy for the application itself. People do still make one of these for an employer's HR record or their own file, and the specification below is the one to match if you want that. If you only need the pass, you are done — close this page.
TL;DR You probably do not need to submit a photo for this document — the authority does not ask you for one. If you want one anyway: A Sri Lanka visa photo is 35 × 45 mm on a plain white background, supplied at 413 × 531 px (300 DPI). The expression must be neutral, looking directly at camera, and the photo must have been taken within the last 6 months.
Specification at a glance
| Print size | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Digital size | 413 × 531 px at 300 DPI |
| Background | plain white (#FFFFFF) |
| Expression | Neutral |
| Gaze | Directly at camera |
| Maximum age of photo | 6 months |
Rules that apply to this document
- A short visit runs on an Electronic Travel Authorization, and the ETA asks for no photograph
- At the port of entry: a passport valid 6 months, a confirmed return ticket, sufficient funds
- Singapore nationals must hold an ETA before arrival — it is granted online
- A longer stay or a residence visa is a separate process with its own checklist
Can I wear a head covering?
A habitually worn religious or cultural head covering — a tudung, hijab, turban, kippah or songkok — is generally permitted, provided your face stays visible: forehead edge, both cheeks, jaw line and chin.
Where these figures come from
Checked on 2026-09-06 against the issuing authority's own page — what was confirmed there is that no photograph is submitted. The measurements below were not separately verified, and matter only if you want a photo for your own purposes. Published by the issuing authority: www.eta.gov.lk. SGfoto is independent, not affiliated with or endorsed by any government or issuing authority, and does not guarantee acceptance. Final acceptance is always decided by the issuing authority.
Common questions
- What size is a Sri Lanka visa photo?
- A Sri Lanka visa photo is 35 × 45 mm, printed or supplied digitally at 413 × 531 pixels (300 DPI), on a plain white background.
- Can I take a Sri Lanka visa photo with my phone?
- Yes. Take a plain, front-facing photo in even light and SGfoto reformats it to 35 × 45 mm on a plain white background. Hold the phone at eye level — a shot from above or below looks less like you.
- How recent must a Sri Lanka visa photo be?
- It must have been taken within the last 6 months.
- Can I wear a head covering in a Sri Lanka visa photo?
- A habitually worn religious or cultural head covering — a tudung, hijab, turban, kippah or songkok — is generally permitted, provided your face stays visible: forehead edge, both cheeks, jaw line and chin.
- How much does a Sri Lanka visa photo cost on SGfoto?
- The watermarked preview is free, so you see the result before paying. The full-resolution file is S$1.99.
Make one anyway, for your own file →
Free watermarked preview. S$1.99 for the full-resolution file.