Visa Requirements for Sri Lanka

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Visa Not Required

Passport holders of 2 countries can travel to Sri Lanka without prior visa, eVisa, or on-arrival visa.

Visa On Arrival

Visa to travel in Sri Lanka can be obtained at airports and other borders crossings for Passport holders of 25 countries.

eVisa

Passport holders for 42 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 147 countries to travel to Sri Lanka.

  • Afghanistan PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Albania PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days
  • Algeria PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival
  • Argentina PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Armenia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Aruba PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Australia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Austria PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Azerbaijan PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Bahamas PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • Bahrain PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • Bangladesh PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysVisa on arrival with ETA
    No visa required for Diplomatic and Official Passport holders
  • Belarus PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Belgium PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Belize PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysMust hold return or onward ticket.
  • Bhutan PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival
  • Bolivia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Botswana PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • Brazil PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Brunei PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Bulgaria PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • Cambodia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Canada PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Cape Verde PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival
  • Chile PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • China PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    On 24 October, 2023, Sri Lanka waived visa fees for citizens of China and six other countries. This will last until 31 March, 2024.
  • Colombia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • 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 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Costa Rica PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • Croatia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Cuba PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • Cyprus PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • Czech Republic PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Democratic Republic of the Congo PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Denmark PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Djibouti PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • Dominican Republic PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • Ecuador PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Egypt PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • El Salvador PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Estonia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • Eswatini PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • Ethiopia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival
  • Faroe Islands PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Fiji PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival
  • Finland PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • France PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival6 monthsElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days
  • Gabon PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Georgia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Germany PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival6 monthsElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days
  • Greece PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Greenland PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Guatemala PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • Guyana PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Haiti PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • Honduras PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • Hungary PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Iceland PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • India PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysVisa on arrival is available for Indian citizens till 31 March 2024 for no fees. After 31.03.2024, the applicant can obtain a visa extension by paying the requisite fees.
  • Indonesia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysIndonesian citizens are exempt from a visa fee until 31 March, 2024.
    Electronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    Sri Lanka is in the process of making visa fees free for five countries in a bid to increase tourism traffic. A cabinet report in this regard has been submitted for approval.
  • Iran PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Iraq PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • Ireland PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Israel PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Italy PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Jamaica PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysMust hold return or onward ticket
  • Japan PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysJapanese citizens are exempt from paying a fee for visas until 31 March, 2024.
    Electronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Jordan PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Kazakhstan PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Kuwait PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • Kyrgyzstan PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • Laos PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Latvia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • Lebanon PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days per tripValid for 30 days per trip.
    Electronic Travel Authorization is obtainable online, at Sri Lanka diplomatic missions abroad, or on arrival at any port of entry in Sri Lanka.
    Obtainable online.
    Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel.
    Extensions of stay is possible up to a maximum stay of 150 days for a fee.
  • Lesotho PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • Lithuania PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • Luxembourg PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Macedonia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Madagascar PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Malaysia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysMalaysian citizens are exempt from a fee for visas until 31 March, 2024.
    Electronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Malta PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • Mauritius PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • Mayotte PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Mexico PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Moldova PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Monaco PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • Mongolia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Montenegro PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Morocco PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Mozambique PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Myanmar PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Namibia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Nepal PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Netherlands PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • New Zealand PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Nicaragua PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • Niue PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Norway PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Oman PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Palau PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    *30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Palestine PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Panama PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • Papua New Guinea PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Paraguay PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Peru PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    Fees vary and must be paid in USD.
    Extension of stay possible for additional 150 days. May apply online.
  • Philippines PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Poland PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Portugal PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Puerto Rico PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysVisa on arrival with Electronic Travel Authorization.
    US style visa waiver, get a ETA and travel.
  • Qatar PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Romania PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Russia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysOn 24 October, 2023, Sri Lanka announced the exemption of visa fees for Russian citizens. This is a pilot program that will last until 31 March, 2024.
    Electronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Réunion PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • Saint Martin (Netherlands) PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • San Marino PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • Saudi Arabia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Senegal PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival
  • Serbia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Slovakia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • Slovenia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival6 monthsElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days
  • Somalia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • South Africa PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • South Korea PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • South Sudan PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Spain PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Suriname PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Sweden PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Switzerland PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Tajikistan PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • Thailand PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysOn 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 31 March, 2024.
    Electronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Timor-Leste PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Tunisia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Türkiye PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Turkmenistan PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • Ukraine PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • United Arab Emirates PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • United Kingdom PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysVisa on arrival with Electronic Travel Authorization.
    British citizens are allowed to extend their stay twice when in the country to a maximum stay of 90 days in total.
  • United States Virgin Islands PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysVisa on arrival with Electronic Travel Authorization.
    US style visa waiver, get a ETA and travel.
  • United States of America PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysVisa on arrival with Electronic Travel Authorization.
    US style visa waiver, get a ETA and travel.
  • Uruguay PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Vatican PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • Venezuela PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Vietnam PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Yemen PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.

Pre-arranged Visa Required

Prior to arrival at Sri Lanka, passport holders of 12 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.

Entry Refused

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

  • North Korea PermalinkShow on map
    Entry RefusedNorth Korean citizens must have been approved or cleared by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to enter or transit in Sri Lanka.

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