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Sri Lanka visa requirements 2026

Do you need a visa for Sri Lanka? Entry rules for every passport, grouped by visa category.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

Region: Southern Asia | Continent: Asia

Sri Lanka flag
2Visa-free
0eVisa
191Visa on arrival
4Visa required

Sri Lanka entry rules at a glance

Of the 198 passports we track, 2 can enter Sri Lanka visa-free (most commonly for up to 90 days) and 191 can get a visa on arrival. Of the rest, 4 need a visa issued in advance by an embassy or consulate.

193 of 198 passports can travel to Sri Lanka without arranging anything before departure.

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Sri Lanka entry rules for common passports

PassportEntry rule for Sri Lanka
United States of AmericaVisa on arrival
United KingdomVisa on arrival
CanadaVisa on arrival
AustraliaVisa on arrival
GermanyVisa on arrival
FranceVisa on arrival
IndiaVisa on arrival
ChinaVisa on arrival
NigeriaVisa required
South AfricaVisa on arrival
BrazilVisa on arrival
PhilippinesVisa on arrival

Sri Lanka visa requirements by region of passport

Number of passports from each region in each entry category for Sri Lanka.

Passport regionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa15003
Asia14701
Europe04500
North America02300
Oceania01400
South America01200

Entry rules for every passport

Visa-free 2
Visa on arrival 191
Visa required 4
No admission 1

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Sri Lanka?

It depends on your passport. Of 198 passports, 2 can enter visa-free, 191 can get a visa on arrival and 4 need a visa before travel. Find your passport in the lists on this page.

Which passports can enter Sri Lanka without a visa?

2 passports have visa-free access to Sri Lanka, including Singapore and Seychelles. The most common visa-free stay is 90 days.

Does Sri Lanka offer visa on arrival?

Yes. 191 passports can obtain a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka. Carry the fee in cash, a return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation.

Do Asian passport holders need a visa for Sri Lanka?

Of 50 passports from Asia, 48 can enter Sri Lanka visa-free or with a visa on arrival. The region table on this page breaks this down by category.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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