Visa Requirements for Sri Lanka

Instant Visa policy lookup for Sri Lanka

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Visa Not Required

Passport holders of 3 countries can travel to Sri Lanka without prior visa, eVisa, or on-arrival visa.

  • France PermalinkShow on map
    Visa-Free30 daysRequirement updated , remarks
  • Seychelles PermalinkShow on map
    Visa-Free90 days60 days, up to 90 in a single year
  • Singapore PermalinkShow on map
    Visa-Free30 daysRequirement updated , remarks Citizens of Singapore are exempt from the requirement of obtaining a tourist standard e-Visa.

eVisa

Passport holders for 31 countries can obtain an electronic visa / authorization prior to arrival to travel to Sri Lanka.

eVisa / On Arrival

On-Arrival visa or an electronic visa / authorization is available to passport holders of 189 countries to travel to Sri Lanka.

  • Afghanistan PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRemarks updated .
  • Albania PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRemarks updated .
  • American Samoa PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On ArrivalRequirement updated .The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period.
    Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa):
    SAARC - USD 35
    Non SAARC - USD 75
    e-Visa categories will be charged an additional USD 18.50 service fee.
    If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2 day transit period).
  • Antigua and Barbuda PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRequirement updated .The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period.
    Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa):
    SAARC - USD 35
    Non SAARC - USD 75
    e-Visa categories will be charged an additional USD 18.50 service fee.
    If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2 day transit period).
  • Argentina PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRemarks updated .
  • Armenia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRemarks updated .
  • Aruba PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 days / 30 daysRemarks updated .
  • Australia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRequirement updated .
  • Austria PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRemarks updated .Sri Lanka introduced an ETA valid for 30 days.
  • Azerbaijan PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRemarks updated .
  • Bahamas PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • Bahrain PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRemarks updated .Electronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
    The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period.
    Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa):
    SAARC - USD 35
    Non SAARC - USD 75
    e-Visa categories will be charged an additional USD 18.50 service fee.
    If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2 day transit period).
  • Bangladesh PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 days / 30 daysRemarks updated .
  • Belarus PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRemarks updated .
  • Belgium PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 days / 30 daysRemarks updated .
  • Belize PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysMust hold return or onward ticket.
  • Benin PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRequirement updated .The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period.
    Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa):
    SAARC - USD 35
    Non SAARC - USD 75
    e-Visa categories will be charged an additional USD 18.50 service fee.
    If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2 day transit period).
  • Bhutan PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On ArrivalRemarks updated .* The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period.
    Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa):
    SAARC - USD 35
    Non SAARC - USD 75
    e-Visa categories will be charged an additional USD 18.50 service fee.
    If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2 day transit period)
  • Bolivia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRequirement updated .
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 days / 30 daysRemarks updated .
  • Botswana PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRemarks updated .The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period.
    Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa):
    SAARC - USD 35
    Non SAARC - USD 75
    e-Visa categories will be charged an additional USD 18.50 service fee.
    If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2 day transit period)
  • Brazil PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRemarks updated .
  • Brunei PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 days / 30 daysRemarks updated .
  • Bulgaria PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRemarks updated .
  • Burkina Faso PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRequirement updated .The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period.
    Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa):
    SAARC - USD 35
    Non SAARC - USD 75
    e-Visa categories will be charged an additional USD 18.50 service fee.
    If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2 day transit period).
  • Cambodia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 days / 30 daysRemarks updated .
  • Canada PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRequirement updated .Electronic Travel Authorization subject to granting/issuing.
  • Cape Verde PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On ArrivalRemarks updated .Electronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
    The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period.
    Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa):
    SAARC - USD 35
    Non SAARC - USD 75
    e-Visa categories will be charged an additional USD 18.50 service fee.
    If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2 day transit period).
  • Chile PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRemarks updated .
  • China PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRemarks updated .
  • Christmas Island PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRequirement updated .Electronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
    The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period.
    Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa):
    SAARC - USD 35
    Non SAARC - USD 75
    e-Visa categories will be charged an additional USD 18.50 service fee.
    If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2 day transit period).
  • Colombia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRequirement updated , remarks
  • Comoros PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Congo PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRemarks updated .
  • Cook Islands PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRequirement updated .The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period.
    Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa):
    SAARC - USD 35
    Non SAARC - USD 75
    e-Visa categories will be charged an additional USD 18.50 service fee.
    If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2 day transit period).
  • Costa Rica PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRemarks updated .The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period.
    Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa):
    SAARC - USD 35
    Non SAARC - USD 75
    e-Visa categories will be charged an additional USD 18.50 service fee.
    If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2 day transit period).
  • Croatia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRemarks updated .Sri Lanka introduced an ETA valid for 30 days.
  • Cuba PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRemarks updated .
  • Cyprus PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRemarks updated .Sri Lanka introduced an ETA valid for 30 days.
  • Democratic Republic of the Congo PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRemarks updated .
  • Denmark PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 days / 30 daysRemarks updated .
  • Djibouti PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRemarks updated .Electronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
    The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period.
    Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa):
    SAARC - USD 35
    Non SAARC - USD 75
    e-Visa categories will be charged an additional USD 18.50 service fee.
    If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2 day transit period).
  • Dominica PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRequirement updated .The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period.
    Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa):
    SAARC - USD 35
    Non SAARC - USD 75
    e-Visa categories will be charged an additional USD 18.50 service fee.
    If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2 day transit period).
  • Dominican Republic PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRequirement updated , remarks 30 days extendable to 6 months.
    The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period.
    Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa):
    SAARC – US$35
    Non SAARC – US$75
    e-Visa categories will be charged an additional US$18.50 service fee.
    If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2 day transit period).
  • Egypt PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRemarks updated .
  • El Salvador PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 days / 30 daysRemarks updated .
  • Equatorial Guinea PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRequirement updated .Electronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
    The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period.
    Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa):
    SAARC - USD 35
    Non SAARC - USD 75
    e-Visa categories will be charged an additional USD 18.50 service fee.
    If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2 day transit period).
  • Eritrea PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRequirement updated .
  • Estonia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • Eswatini PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRemarks updated .The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period.
    Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa):
    SAARC - USD 35
    Non SAARC - USD 75
    e-Visa categories will be charged an additional USD 18.50 service fee.
    If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2 day transit period).
  • Ethiopia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On ArrivalRemarks updated .Electronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
    The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period.
    Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa):
    SAARC - USD 35
    Non SAARC - USD 75
    e-Visa categories will be charged an additional USD 18.50 service fee.
    If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2 day transit period).
  • Faroe Islands PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 days / 30 daysRemarks updated .
  • Fiji PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRemarks updated .The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period.
    Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa):
    SAARC - USD 35
    Non SAARC - USD 75
    e-Visa categories will be charged an additional USD 18.50 service fee.
    If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2 day transit period).
  • Finland PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 days / 30 daysRemarks updated .
  • Gabon PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 days / 30 daysRemarks updated .
  • Gambia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days or 60 daysRequirement updated .
  • Georgia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 days / 30 daysRemarks updated .
  • Germany PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRemarks updated .
  • Greece PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRemarks updated .Sri Lanka introduced an ETA valid for 30 days.
  • Greenland PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 days / 30 daysRemarks updated .
  • Grenada PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRequirement updated .
  • Guam PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRequirement updated .The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period.
    Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa):
    SAARC - USD 35
    Non SAARC - USD 75
    e-Visa categories will be charged an additional USD 18.50 service fee.
    If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2 day transit period).
  • Guatemala PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • Guinea PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRequirement updated .*Electronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
    The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period.
    Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa):
    SAARC - USD 35
    Non SAARC - USD 75
    e-Visa categories will be charged an additional USD 18.50 service fee.
    If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2 day transit period).
  • Guinea-Bissau PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On ArrivalRequirement updated .Electronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
    The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period.
    Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa):
    SAARC - USD 35
    Non SAARC - USD 75
    e-Visa categories will be charged an additional USD 18.50 service fee.
    If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2 day transit period).
  • Guyana PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 days / 30 daysRemarks updated .
  • Haiti PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRemarks updated .The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period.
    Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa):
    SAARC - USD 35
    Non SAARC - USD 75
    e-Visa categories will be charged an additional USD 18.50 service fee.
    If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2 day transit period).
  • Heard and McDonald Islands PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRequirement updated .The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period.
    Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa):
    SAARC - USD 35
    Non SAARC - USD 75
    e-Visa categories will be charged an additional USD 18.50 service fee.
    If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2 day transit period).
  • Honduras PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • Hong Kong PermalinkShow on map
    ETA / Visa on arrivalRequirement updated , remarks
  • Hungary PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRemarks updated .Sri Lanka introduced an ETA valid for 30 days.
  • Iceland PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 days / 30 daysRemarks updated .
  • India PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRequirement updated .
  • Indonesia PermalinkShow on map
    Free ETA / Free Visa on arrival30 daysRequirement updated .ETA is issued free of charge for nationals of Indonesia.
  • Iran PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRemarks updated .
  • Iraq PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 days / 30 daysRemarks updated .
  • Ireland PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 days / 30 daysRemarks updated .
  • Israel PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRequirement updated .
  • Italy PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 days / 30 daysRemarks updated .
  • Jamaica PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysMust hold return or onward ticket
  • Japan PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRequirement updated .Electronic Travel Authorization subject to granting/issuing free of charge.
  • Jordan PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 days / 30 daysRemarks updated .
  • Kazakhstan PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRemarks updated .
  • Kenya PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRequirement updated .Electronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
    The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period.
    Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa):
    SAARC - USD 35
    Non SAARC - USD 75
    e-Visa categories will be charged an additional USD 18.50 service fee.
    If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2 day transit period).
  • Kiribati PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On ArrivalRequirement updated .The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period.
    Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa):
    SAARC - USD 35
    Non SAARC - USD 75
    e-Visa categories will be charged an additional USD 18.50 service fee.
    If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2 day transit period).
  • Kuwait PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRequirement updated .Electronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
    The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period.
    Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa):
    SAARC - USD 35
    Non SAARC - USD 75
    e-Visa categories will be charged an additional USD 18.50 service fee.
    If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2 day transit period).
  • Kyrgyzstan PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRemarks updated .The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period.
    Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa):
    SAARC - USD 35
    Non SAARC - USD 75
    e-Visa categories will be charged an additional USD 18.50 service fee.
    If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2 day transit period).
  • Laos PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 days / 30 daysRemarks updated .
  • Latvia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • Lebanon PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRemarks updated .
  • Lesotho PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRemarks updated .The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period.
    Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa):
    SAARC - USD 35
    Non SAARC - USD 75
    e-Visa categories will be charged an additional USD 18.50 service fee.
    If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2 day transit period).
  • Liberia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On ArrivalRequirement updated .Electronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
    The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period.
    Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa):
    SAARC - USD 35
    Non SAARC - USD 75
    e-Visa categories will be charged an additional USD 18.50 service fee.
    If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2 day transit period).
  • Liechtenstein PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRequirement updated .Electronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
    The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period.
    Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa):
    SAARC - USD 35
    Non SAARC - USD 75
    e-Visa categories will be charged an additional USD 18.50 service fee.
    If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2 day transit period).
  • Lithuania PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • Luxembourg PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 days / 30 daysRemarks updated .
  • Macau PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 days / 30 daysRequirement updated , remarks Citizens of Macau would need to select People's Republic of China (Special Administrative Region of China) as their nationality while applying for the e-Visa.
  • Macedonia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 days / 30 daysRemarks updated .
  • Madagascar PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRemarks updated .
  • Malawi PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRequirement updated .Electronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
    The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period.
    Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa):
    SAARC - USD 35
    Non SAARC - USD 75
    e-Visa categories will be charged an additional USD 18.50 service fee.
    If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2 day transit period).
  • Malaysia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRemarks updated .Malaysian citizens are exempt from visa fee until 30 April 2024.
  • Maldives PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRequirement updated , remarks The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period.
    Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa):
    SAARC - USD 35
    Non SAARC - USD 75
  • Mali PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On ArrivalRequirement updated .The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period.
    Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa):
    SAARC - USD 35
    Non SAARC - USD 75
    e-Visa categories will be charged an additional USD 18.50 service fee.
    If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2 day transit period).
  • Malta PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRemarks updated .Sri Lanka introduced an ETA valid for 30 days.
  • Marshall Islands PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRequirement updated .The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period.
    Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa):
    SAARC - USD 35
    Non SAARC - USD 75
    e-Visa categories will be charged an additional USD 18.50 service fee.
    If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2 day transit period).
  • Mauritania PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On ArrivalRequirement updated .The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period.
    Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa):
    SAARC - USD 35
    Non SAARC - USD 75
    e-Visa categories will be charged an additional USD 18.50 service fee.
    If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2 day transit period).
  • Mauritius PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • Mayotte PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRemarks updated .
  • Mexico PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRemarks updated .
  • Micronesia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRequirement updated .The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period.
    Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa):
    SAARC - USD 35
    Non SAARC - USD 75
    e-Visa categories will be charged an additional USD 18.50 service fee.
    If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2 day transit period).
  • Moldova PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 days / 30 daysRemarks updated .
  • Monaco PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • Mongolia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRemarks updated .
  • Montenegro PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 days / 30 daysRemarks updated .
  • Morocco PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRemarks updated .
  • Mozambique PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRemarks updated .
  • Myanmar PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 days / 30 daysRemarks updated .
  • Namibia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 days / 30 daysRemarks updated .
  • Nauru PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRequirement updated .The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period.
    Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa):
    SAARC - USD 35
    Non SAARC - USD 75
    e-Visa categories will be charged an additional USD 18.50 service fee.
    If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2 day transit period).
  • Nepal PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRemarks updated .
  • Netherlands PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 days / 30 daysRemarks updated .
  • New Zealand PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRemarks updated .
  • Nicaragua PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • Niger PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRequirement updated .
  • Niue PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRemarks updated .
  • Norfolk Island PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRequirement updated .Electronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
    The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period.
    Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa):
    SAARC - USD 35
    Non SAARC - USD 75
    e-Visa categories will be charged an additional USD 18.50 service fee.
    If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2 day transit period).
  • Northern Mariana Islands PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRequirement updated .The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period.
    Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa):
    SAARC - USD 35
    Non SAARC - USD 75
    e-Visa categories will be charged an additional USD 18.50 service fee.
    If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2 day transit period).
  • Norway PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 days / 30 daysRemarks updated .
  • Oman PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRemarks updated .
  • Pakistan PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRequirement updated , remarks
  • Palau PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRemarks updated .
  • Panama PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • Papua New Guinea PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRemarks updated .
  • Paraguay PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 days / 30 daysRemarks updated .
  • Peru PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRemarks updated .
  • Philippines PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRemarks updated .
  • Poland PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival180 daysRemarks updated .
  • Portugal PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 days / 30 daysRemarks updated .
  • Puerto Rico PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRequirement updated .
  • Qatar PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRemarks updated .
  • Romania PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRemarks updated .Sri Lanka introduced an ETA valid for 30 days.
  • Russia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRemarks updated .Electronic Travel Authorization subject to granting/issuing free of charge.
  • Rwanda PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRequirement updated .Electronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
    The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period.
    Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa):
    SAARC - USD 35
    Non SAARC - USD 75
    e-Visa categories will be charged an additional USD 18.50 service fee.
    If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2 day transit period).
  • Réunion PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • Saint Barthélemy PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRequirement updated .
  • Saint Martin (Netherlands) PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 days / 30 daysRemarks updated .
  • Saint Vincent and Grenadines PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRequirement updated .
  • Samoa PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On ArrivalRequirement updated .The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period.
    Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa):
    SAARC - USD 35
    Non SAARC - USD 75
    e-Visa categories will be charged an additional USD 18.50 service fee.
    If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2 day transit period).
  • Saudi Arabia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRequirement updated , remarks 30 days extendable to 6 months.
    The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period.
    Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa):
    SAARC - USD 35
    Non SAARC - USD 75
  • Senegal PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival
  • Serbia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRemarks updated .
  • Sierra Leone PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On ArrivalRequirement updated .The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period.
    Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa):
    SAARC - USD 35
    Non SAARC - USD 75
    e-Visa categories will be charged an additional USD 18.50 service fee.
    If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2 day transit period).
  • Slovakia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • Slovenia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRemarks updated .Electronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days
  • Solomon Islands PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRequirement updated .Electronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
    The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period.
    Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa):
    SAARC - USD 35
    Non SAARC - USD 75
    e-Visa categories will be charged an additional USD 18.50 service fee.
    If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2 day transit period).
  • Somalia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRemarks updated .Electronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • South Africa PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRemarks updated .
  • South Korea PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRemarks updated .
  • South Sudan PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 days / 30 daysRemarks updated .
  • Spain PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 days / 30 daysRemarks updated .
  • Sudan PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On ArrivalRequirement updated .
  • Suriname PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 days / 30 daysRemarks updated .
  • Sweden PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 days / 30 daysRemarks updated .
  • Switzerland PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRemarks updated .
  • Taiwan PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 days / 30 daysRequirement updated , remarks According to the e-Visa site, citizens of Taiwan would need to select People's Republic of China (Special Administrative Region of China) as their nationality while applying for the e-Visa.
  • Tajikistan PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRemarks updated .The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period.
    Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa):
    SAARC - USD 35
    Non SAARC - USD 75
    e-Visa categories will be charged an additional US$18.50 service fee.
    If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2 day transit period).
  • Thailand PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRemarks updated .On 24 October 2023, Sri Lanka announced that Thai citizens are exempt from paying a fee for visas. This will be a pilot program that lasts until 30 April 2024.
  • Timor-Leste PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 days / 30 daysRemarks updated .
  • Tokelau PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRequirement updated .The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period.
    Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa):
    SAARC - USD 35
    Non SAARC - USD 75
    e-Visa categories will be charged an additional USD 18.50 service fee.
    If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2 day transit period).
  • Tonga PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRequirement updated .Electronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
    The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period.
    Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa):
    SAARC - USD 35
    Non SAARC - USD 75
    e-Visa categories will be charged an additional USD 18.50 service fee.
    If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2 day transit period).
  • Tunisia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival630 daysRemarks updated .
  • Türkiye PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRemarks updated .
  • Turkmenistan PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • Tuvalu PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRequirement updated .Electronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
    The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period.
    Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa):
    SAARC - USD 35
    Non SAARC - USD 75
    e-Visa categories will be charged an additional USD 18.50 service fee.
    If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2 day transit period).
  • Ukraine PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRequirement updated .Sri Lanka introduced an ETA valid for 30 days.
  • United Arab Emirates PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRemarks updated .
  • United Kingdom PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRemarks updated .
  • United States Virgin Islands PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRequirement updated .
  • United States of America PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRequirement updated .
  • Uruguay PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 days / 30 daysRemarks updated .
  • Uzbekistan PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRequirement updated .Electronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
    The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period.
    Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa):
    SAARC - USD 35
    Non SAARC - USD 75
    e-Visa categories will be charged an additional USD 18.50 service fee.
    If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2 day transit period).
  • Vanuatu PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRequirement updated .Electronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
    The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period.
    Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa):
    SAARC - USD 35
    Non SAARC - USD 75
    e-Visa categories will be charged an additional USD 18.50 service fee.
    If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2 day transit period).
  • Vatican PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • Venezuela PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 days / 30 daysRemarks updated .
  • Vietnam PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRemarks updated .
  • Wallis and Futuna Islands PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRequirement updated .The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period.
    Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa):
    SAARC - USD 35
    Non SAARC - USD 75
    e-Visa categories will be charged an additional USD 18.50 service fee.
    If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2 day transit period).
  • Yemen PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Zambia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRequirement updated .Electronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
    The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period.
    Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa):
    SAARC - USD 35
    Non SAARC - USD 75
    e-Visa categories will be charged an additional USD 18.50 service fee.
    If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2 day transit period).
  • Zimbabwe PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRequirement updated , remarks

Pre-arranged Visa Required

Prior to arrival at Sri Lanka, passport holders of 5 countries must obtain a visa at their corresponding consulate of Sri Lanka. Additional travel conditions (such as Visas to other countries) may waive this requirement.

  • Cameroon PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Ghana PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Nigeria PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Syria PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Below are the documents required:
    Police Clearance report
    If the applicant is coming from another country after staying for more than 6 months, are required to provide Police clearance from that country and copy of the Visa
    Certificate from a Sri Lankan guarantor & a photocopy of the guarantors NIC
    Affidavit from a Sri Lankan JP (Justice of Peace) or a Lawyer
    Accommodation information (Place of stay)

Entry Refused

Disagreements between Sri Lanka and 1 country have imposed restrictions in traveling to Sri Lanka.

  • North Korea PermalinkShow on map
    Entry RefusedRequirement updated .Below are the documents required:
    Police Clearance report
    If the applicant is coming from another country after staying for more than 6 months, are required to provide Police clearance from that country and copy of the Visa
    Certificate from a Sri Lankan guarantor & a photocopy of the guarantors NIC
    Affidavit from a Sri Lankan JP (Justice of Peace) or a Lawyer
    Accommodation information (Place of stay)

Information last checked on . Requirements last changed on .