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Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?

Passport Kenya
Destination Sri Lanka

Kenya passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka, so no application is needed before travelling.

Answer Visa on arrival

Visa on arrival

Entry requirement
Visa on arrival
Maximum stay
Check on entry
Apply before travel
No
Last updated
February 2026

What Kenya passport holders need to do

  1. Bring a passport with enough validity and at least one blank page.
  2. Have the visa fee ready, often in cash, plus passport photos if they are requested.
  3. Carry proof of onward travel and accommodation to show the immigration officer.

Kenya is one of 191 passports in the “visa on arrival” group for Sri Lanka. See the full Sri Lanka visa requirements for every passport.

Other easy destinations in Asia for Kenya passport holders

Sri Lanka is one of 29 destinations in the “visa on arrival” group for the Kenya passport, which ranks #59 worldwide with a mobility score of 70. Of 50 destinations in Asia, 14 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.

DestinationRequirementMax stay
Hong Kong Visa-free 90 days
Malaysia Visa-free 30 days
Philippines Visa-free 30 days
Singapore Visa-free 30 days
Cambodia Visa on arrival –
Indonesia Visa on arrival –
Iran Visa on arrival –
Jordan Visa on arrival –
Laos Visa on arrival –
Macau Visa on arrival –
Maldives Visa on arrival –
Nepal Visa on arrival –

All visa-free countries for the Kenya passport

Frequently asked questions

Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?

Kenya passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka, so no application is needed before travelling.

Do Sri Lanka citizens need a visa for Kenya?

Sri Lanka passport holders do not need a traditional visa for Kenya, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) online before departure.

Sri Lanka visa requirements for other passports

Data last updated February 2026. This page covers short visits such as tourism. Rules can change at short notice and differ for work, study or long stays. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Sri Lanka before you book.