Fees · Destination Guide
Negombo and Marawila
Airport-access west-coast reef and wreck diving, fishing-town culture, and flexible beach time.
Key fee: Tourist ETA for the 40 listed eligible nationalities
Free of charge for a 30-day ETA
Fees · Destination Guide
Airport-access west-coast reef and wreck diving, fishing-town culture, and flexible beach time.
Key fee: Tourist ETA for the 40 listed eligible nationalities
Free of charge for a 30-day ETA
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
There is no verified region-wide Negombo/Marawila marine-park tag or mandatory per-diver local conservation ticket. Ask the actual operator and relevant site authority about heritage or protected-area permission, diving charges and anything required on the chosen reef or wreck. The national Tourism Development Levy is a business-level tourism turnover levy, not a standalone compulsory payment by each diver. ETA nationality rules and published private dive prices are distinct and may change; the prices below are website examples, not confirmed offers.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist ETA for the 40 listed eligible nationalities | Free of charge for a 30-day ETA 30-day tourist authorization for eligible passports under the May 25, 2026 scheme | Eligible nationality holders traveling as tourists | Official ETA portal: https://eta.gov.lk/slvisa/ | Eligibility is nationality-specific. Official fee and nationality table. Free fee status does not waive entry requirements. |
| Tourist ETA for other nationalities | USD $20 (SAARC) or USD $50 (other nationalities) by applicant; exceptions apply Ordinary 30-day tourist ETA, subject to eligibility and immigration rules | Passport holders not in a fee-exempt category | Official ETA portal: https://eta.gov.lk/slvisa/ | Official fees depend on nationality and application method. The online table also lists higher charges for some arrival applications; verify your status before departure. |
| Example two-dive guided Negombo package: Sri Lanka Diving Tours | Advertised USD $95 for two guided dives Undated marketing price; not verified for 2026-10-28 departure or future dates | Qualified divers booking a confirmed Negombo trip when offered | Request a current direct written quote: https://srilanka-divingtours.com/fun-dives/ | Operator website describes boat, equipment and refreshments in the package. Confirm inclusions, season, site, license, tax, payment and weather terms rather than treating this as live availability. |
| Example two-dive Negombo package: Negombo Diving Centre | Advertised USD $75 including equipment (published page) Undated marketing price; not verified for a specific booking date | Qualified divers, subject to center operations and confirmation | Request a current direct written quote: https://www.negombodivingcentre.com/packages_pricing/ | The same page also displays a separate USD $70 two-dive tile, so confirm which package and current total apply. Another operator publishes a different price, which illustrates why the region has no single standard two-dive fare. Verify taxes, boat access, gear and cancellations. |
| Marine, heritage or protected-area access | No verified universal Negombo/Marawila fee Site-specific; unknown until confirmed | Dives or visits in restricted, protected or heritage areas where approval may apply | Ask the licensed operator and competent site or heritage authority | SLTDA guideline calls for protecting artifacts, marine life and obtaining relevant protected-area authorization. Never assume a marine-park tag exists locally or is unnecessary at every possible site. |
Fee
30-day tourist authorization for eligible passports under the May 25, 2026 scheme
Eligibility is nationality-specific. Official fee and nationality table. Free fee status does not waive entry requirements.
Ordinary 30-day tourist ETA, subject to eligibility and immigration rules
Official fees depend on nationality and application method. The online table also lists higher charges for some arrival applications; verify your status before departure.
Undated marketing price; not verified for 2026-10-28 departure or future dates
Operator website describes boat, equipment and refreshments in the package. Confirm inclusions, season, site, license, tax, payment and weather terms rather than treating this as live availability.
Undated marketing price; not verified for a specific booking date
The same page also displays a separate USD $70 two-dive tile, so confirm which package and current total apply. Another operator publishes a different price, which illustrates why the region has no single standard two-dive fare. Verify taxes, boat access, gear and cancellations.
Site-specific; unknown until confirmed
SLTDA guideline calls for protecting artifacts, marine life and obtaining relevant protected-area authorization. Never assume a marine-park tag exists locally or is unnecessary at every possible site.