Visa Requirements for Sri Lankan Citizens
Visa Information for Passport Holders of Sri Lanka
Visa Not Required
19 destinations allow visa-free entry to Sri Lankan citizens.
- Bahamas PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months
- Barbados PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free6 months
- Dominica PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free6 months
- Gambia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysMust obtain an entry clearance from Gambian Immigration prior to arrival.
- Grenada PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months
- Haiti PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Kiribati PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 12-month period.
- Lesotho PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Malawi PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Maldives PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Micronesia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Rwanda PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Saint Kitts and Nevis PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months
- Samoa PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free60 days
- Singapore PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Tajikistan PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Thailand PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free60 days
- Vanuatu PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Venezuela PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysAccording to IATA, Sri Lankan citizens can visit Venezuela without a visa for up to 90 days
Visa On Arrival
A visa can be obtained upon arrival at 8 destinations for passport holders of Sri Lanka.
- Burundi PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival1 monthFrom December 2021, passengers of all countries that required visa, can now obtain a visa on arrival at Bujumbura International Airport and at all land borders.
- Cape Verde PermalinkShow on MapVisa On ArrivalVisa on arrival at Sal, Boa Vista, São Vicente or Santiago international airports.
Requirement to register online 5 days before arrival
Also pay the airport security fee of CVE 3400 either online or on arrival. - Comoros PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival45 days
- Guinea-Bissau PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival90 days
- Mauritius PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival60 days
- Palau PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 days
- Timor-Leste PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 days
- Tuvalu PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival1 month
eVisa
Sri Lankan passport allows entry to 55 destinations with an eVisa obtained prior to arrival.
- Albania PermalinkShow on MapeVisaVisa-free travel for a maximum stay of 90 days within any 180-day period for valid or previously used visa issued by a Schengen area country, the United States, or the United Kingdom.
- Antigua and Barbuda PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Australia PermalinkShow on MapeVisaMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
- Azerbaijan PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 days
- Benin PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 daysMust have an International Vaccination Certificate.
- Bhutan PermalinkShow on MapeVisaVisa fee is 40 USD per person and visa application may be processed within 5 business days with duration of stay of 90 days.
e-Visa applicant is also subject to pay Sustainable Development Fee - Botswana PermalinkShow on MapeVisa3 months
- Burkina Faso PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Cameroon PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Chad PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Colombia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) PermalinkShow on MapeVisa3 monthse-Visa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport.
- Democratic Republic of the Congo PermalinkShow on MapeVisa7 days
- Djibouti PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 days
- Ecuador PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- El Salvador PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Equatorial Guinea PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Ethiopia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 dayse-Visa holders must arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
- Fiji PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Gabon PermalinkShow on MapeVisae-Visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport.
- Guinea PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 days
- India PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 days
- Indonesia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa60 days
- Iran PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 days
- Iraq PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 days
- Israel PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 days
- Kazakhstan PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Kenya PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 daysApplications can be submitted up to 90 days prior to travel and must be submitted at least 3 days in advance.
eTA fee is USD 32.50.
Proof of reservation at the hotel where visitors plan to stay is required (if staying with friends, an invitation letter is also acceptable).
Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if coming from endemic countries. - Kyrgyzstan PermalinkShow on MapeVisa60 days
- Liberia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Libya PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Malaysia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 days
- Mauritania PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Mozambique PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 daysUpon arrival, the visa will be issued after payment of the fee at the point of entry.
- Myanmar PermalinkShow on MapeVisa28 dayse-Visa holders must arrive via Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw or Mandalay airports or via land border crossings with Thailand (Tachileik, Myawaddy and Kawthaung) or India (Rih Khaw Dar and Tamu).
e-Visa is available for tourism only. - Namibia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- New Zealand PermalinkShow on MapeVisaHolders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining Electronic Travel Authorization prior to departure.
- Nigeria PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 days
- Pakistan PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 days / 3 monthsPakistan e-Visa fee is free.
Electronic Travel Authorization to obtain a visa on arrival for business and tourism purposes. - Papua New Guinea PermalinkShow on MapeVisa60 daysVisitors may apply for a visa online under the "Tourist - Own Itinerary" category.
- Qatar PermalinkShow on MapeVisaVisitors may apply for a visa on the Hayya website.
- Seychelles PermalinkShow on MapeVisa3 monthsApplication can be submitted up to 30 days before travel.
Visitors must upload a reservation confirmation(s) for each visitor's location of stay in Seychelles.
Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if coming from endemic countries.
Payment of the fee (EUR 10) by credit or debit card.
Valid for one journey only and it expires once exit the country. - Somalia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 days
- South Korea PermalinkShow on MapeVisaMultiple-Entry Visa may be granted to who entered South Korea 4 or more times within the last 2 years, or 10 or more visits in total (one of those 10 visits should be within the last 2 years).
May apply online - South Sudan PermalinkShow on MapeVisaObtainable online.
Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel. - Suriname PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Syria PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- São Tome and Príncipe PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Togo PermalinkShow on MapeVisa15 days
- Uganda PermalinkShow on MapeVisa3 months
- United Arab Emirates PermalinkShow on MapeVisaMay apply using 'Smart service'.
- Uzbekistan PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 days5-day visa-free transit at the international airports if holding a confirmed onward ticket for a flight to a third country.
- Vietnam PermalinkShow on MapeVisae-Visa is valid for up to 90 days with single or multiple entries.
Prearranged visa obtained online through travel agencies available at Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City or Da Nang airports.
Phú Quốc without a visa for up to 30 days. - Zambia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 days
- Zimbabwe PermalinkShow on MapeVisa3 months
eVisa / On Arrival
For 8 destinations, On-Arrival visa or an electronic visa / auhtorization is available to passport holders of Sri Lanka.
- Bahrain PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival14 daysVisa on arrival for a maximum stay of 14 days for those who hold a valid residency permit to Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, who have already stayed for more than 6 months in their country of residence.
- Bolivia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
- Cambodia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
- Laos PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
- Madagascar PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival60 days
- Nepal PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival90 days
- Sierra Leone PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
- Tanzania PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival
Pre-arranged Visa Required
102 destinations require a visa obtained at an embassy or consulate prior to arrival from passport holders of Sri Lanka. This requirement may be waived off if Sri Lankan citizens meet certain alternate requirements such as holding other visas or resident permits.
- Afghanistan PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Algeria PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Andorra PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredMultiple-entry Schengen visa covers entry.
- Angola PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Argentina PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Armenia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Austria PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Bangladesh PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Belarus PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Belgium PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Belize PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa on arrival for US or Schengen visa holders.
- Bosnia and Herzegovina PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredMultiple-entry visa (issued by a Schengen country, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Ireland, Monaco, Romania, the United Kingdom or the United States) covers entry for a maximum stay of 30 days or until the visa expires. A maximum stay of 90 days within any 180-day period is permitted.
- Brazil PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Brunei PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Bulgaria PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredMultiple-entry Schengen visa covers entry.
- Canada PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredUS permanent residents (Green card) holders can enter visa free
- Central African Republic PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Chile PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- China PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required24-hour visa-free transit through any international airports of China (except Ürümqi), allows domestic travel through different airports.
- Congo PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Costa Rica PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredHolders of a valid multiple-entry visa of any member state of the Schengen Area, Canada, or the United States may enter Cost Rica without a visa for maximum stay of 30 days.
- Croatia PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredMultiple-entry Schengen visa covers entry.
- Cuba PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Cyprus PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Czech Republic PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Denmark PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredMultiple-entry Schengen visa covers entry.
- Dominican Republic PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredHolders of a valid visa or a residence permit of any member state of the Schengen Area, Canada, Cyprus, Ireland, the United Kingdom or the United States may enter the Dominican Republic without a visa.
- Egypt PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Eritrea PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Estonia PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredMultiple-entry Schengen visa covers entry.
- Eswatini PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Finland PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredMultiple-entry Schengen visa covers entry.
- France PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredMultiple-entry Schengen visa covers entry.
- Georgia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Requirede-Visa available for holders of a valid visa or residence permit from a Schengen area country, OECD member country, or a GCC country can travel to Georgia visa-free for a period of 90 days. Visitors obtain an entry visa stamp to Georgia on arrival. The GCC resident permit should be at least six-months old for Georgia visa exemption.
- Germany PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredMultiple-entry Schengen visa covers entry.
- Ghana PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Greece PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredMultiple-entry Schengen visa covers entry.
- Guatemala PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa is not required up to 90 days if holding a valid residence permit issued by Australia, Canada, GCC member state the United States the United Kingdom or a Schengen Area Member State.
- Guyana PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Honduras PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Hungary PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredMultiple-entry Schengen visa covers entry.
- Iceland PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredMultiple-entry Schengen visa covers entry.
- Ireland PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa is issued free of charge.
- Italy PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredMultiple-entry Schengen visa covers entry.
- Jamaica PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Japan PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredEligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.
May apply online - Jordan PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Kuwait PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredGCC residents can apply for e-Visa if they have residency in one of the GCC countries (Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, and Oman).
- Latvia PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredMultiple-entry Schengen visa covers entry.
- Lebanon PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredIn addition to a visa, approval should be obtained from the Immigration Department of the General Directorate of General Security (La Surete Generale).
- Liechtenstein PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Lithuania PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredMultiple-entry Schengen visa covers entry.
- Luxembourg PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredMultiple-entry Schengen visa covers entry.
- Macedonia PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredMultiple-entry Schengen visa covers entry for a maximum of 15 days and at least five more days than the stay.
- Mali PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Malta PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Marshall Islands PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Mexico PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredHolders of a valid visa for Canada, Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom or a Schengen area country may stay for a maximum of 180 days.
- Moldova PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredCitizens holding a residence permit or a valid visa issued by one of the member states of the European Union or one of the parties to the Schengen Agreement can apply for an electronic visa.
- Monaco PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Mongolia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Montenegro PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredMultiple-entry Schengen visa covers entry for a maximum of 30 days.
Visa not required for holders of a valid Australia, Japan, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland, US, UK or a Schengen Visa.
Holders of residence permit in the United Arab Emirates may enter, in Montenegro for a duration of 10 days - Morocco PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredMay apply for an e-Visa if holding a valid visa or a residency document issued by one of the following countries: Schengen Area, Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States a residency document issued by Cyprus, Japan, United Arab Emirates.
- Nauru PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Netherlands PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredMultiple-entry Schengen visa covers entry.
- Nicaragua PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Niger PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- North Korea PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Norway PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredMultiple-entry Schengen visa covers entry.
- Oman PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredForeigners residing in GCC countries may obtain a visa on arrival in Oman. Entry visas are issued to residents of any GCC country who arrive directly from any GCC country. Restrictions apply to non-degree related professions (e.g., labourers, carpenters).
Entry visas are also granted to members of the resident's family as long as they enter together. - Panama PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Paraguay PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Peru PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Philippines PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Poland PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredMultiple-entry Schengen visa covers entry.
- Portugal PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredMultiple-entry Schengen visa covers entry.
- Romania PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredMultiple-entry Schengen visa covers entry.
- Russia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Saint Lucia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- San Marino PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Saudi Arabia PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredTourist visa on arrival for holders of a valid multiple entry visa from US, UK or Schengen area, under the condition that the multiple entry visa has been used at least once, proving that by showing the entry and exit stamps of the country of issuance.
- Senegal PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Serbia PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa-free travel for a maximum stay of 90 days for valid visa holders or residents of the European Union or the United States.
- Slovakia PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredMultiple-entry Schengen visa covers entry.
- Slovenia PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredMultiple-entry Schengen visa covers entry.
- Solomon Islands PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- South Africa PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Spain PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredMultiple-entry Schengen visa covers entry.
- Sudan PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Sweden PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredMultiple-entry Schengen visa covers entry.
- Switzerland PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredMultiple-entry Schengen visa covers entry.
- Tonga PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Trinidad and Tobago PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Tunisia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Türkiye PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredConditional eVisa. Maximum stay of 30 days for valid visa holders or residents of the European Union or the United States.
- Turkmenistan PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Ukraine PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- United Kingdom PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- United States of America PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Uruguay PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Vatican PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredOpen borders but de facto follows Italian visa policy.
- Yemen PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
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