Do Filipino citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?

Passport

Philippines

Destination

Sri Lanka

Philippines 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 Philippines passport holders need to do

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

Philippines 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 Philippines passport holders

Sri Lanka is one of 27 destinations in the “visa on arrival” group for the Philippines passport, which ranks #62 worldwide with a mobility score of 66. Of 49 destinations in Asia, 24 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.

Destination	Requirement	Max stay
Brunei	Visa-free	14 days
Cambodia	Visa-free	–
Hong Kong	Visa-free	14 days
Indonesia	Visa-free	30 days
Israel	Visa-free	90 days
Kazakhstan	Visa-free	30 days
Laos	Visa-free	30 days
Macau	Visa-free	30 days
Malaysia	Visa-free	30 days
Mongolia	Visa-free	21 days
Myanmar	Visa-free	14 days
Palestine	Visa-free	–

All visa-free countries for the Philippines passport

Frequently asked questions

Do Filipino citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?

Philippines 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 the Philippines?

Sri Lanka passport holders need to obtain a visa from an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travelling to the Philippines.

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.