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Sri Lanka passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Sri Lanka passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

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19Visa-free
50eVisa
21Visa on arrival
108Visa required

Sri Lanka passport at a glance

With a Sri Lanka passport you can enter 19 destinations visa-free and 21 with a visa on arrival, so 40 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 50 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 108 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for Sri Lanka

Do Sri Lanka passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

DestinationEntry rule for Sri Lanka passports
United States of AmericaVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)Visa required
CanadaVisa required
AustraliaeVisa
JapanVisa required
ChinaVisa required
United Arab EmirateseVisa
TurkeyVisa required
ThailandVisa-free (60 days)
IndiaeVisa
South AfricaVisa required

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Sri Lanka passport holders.

RegionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa5112117
Asia362021
Europe00243
North America70214
Oceania3326
South America1137

Longest visa-free stays

Where Sri Lanka passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 19
eVisa 50
Visa on arrival 21
Visa required 108

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Sri Lanka passport holders visit without a visa?

Sri Lanka passport holders can visit 19 destinations visa-free, including Thailand, Singapore, Rwanda, Seychelles, Barbados, Bahamas and others. Adding the 21 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 40 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Sri Lanka passport holders?

21 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Sri Lanka passport holders, including Maldives, Nepal, Tanzania, Ghana, Cape Verde, Mauritius, Bolivia, Burundi and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Sri Lanka passport holders travel with an eVisa?

50 destinations let Sri Lanka passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Indonesia, South Korea, Kenya, Georgia, Vietnam, Qatar and others.

Do Sri Lanka passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Sri Lanka passport holders need a visa issued before travel in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Sri Lanka passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Sri Lanka passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Sri Lanka passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Sri Lanka passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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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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