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Sri Lanka visa requirements (2026)

Of 198 passports, 193 can travel to Sri Lanka without arranging a visa in advance. 0 can apply online for an e-Visa and 4 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

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

Who can visit Sri Lanka: passports by requirement

Do I need a visa for Sri Lanka?

Passport

Destination

Entry requirement Choose a passport and a destination.

Popular passports

Passport	Requirement	Stay
United States	Visa on arrival	–
United Kingdom	Visa on arrival	–
India	Visa on arrival	–
Philippines	Visa on arrival	–
Nigeria	Visa required	–
Pakistan	Visa on arrival	–
Canada	Visa on arrival	–
Australia	Visa on arrival	–
China	Visa on arrival	–
Germany	Visa on arrival	–

Access by passport region

Passports that enter visa-free, with a visa on arrival or an eTA.

Region		Passports
Europe		46/46
Asia		47/49
Africa		51/54
North America		23/23
South America		12/12
Oceania		14/14

Working remotely from Sri Lanka? The Sri Lanka digital nomad visa requires US$2,000 per month remitted.

Passports that can enter Sri Lanka visa-free

2 passports

Passports that get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka

191 passports

Passports that need a visa for Sri Lanka

4 passports

Passports that are not admitted

1 passports

North Korea

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Sri Lanka?

It depends on your passport. 2 passports can enter Sri Lanka visa-free, 191 get a visa on arrival, 0 need an eTA, 0 can apply for an e-Visa online and 4 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Which countries can enter Sri Lanka without a visa?

2 passports can enter Sri Lanka visa-free, including Seychelles, Singapore.

Holding a Sri Lanka passport? See where the Sri Lanka passport can travel visa-free.

Data last updated February 2026. Rules can change at short notice and may differ by purpose of travel. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Sri Lanka before you book.