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Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?

Passport Spain
Destination Sri Lanka

Spain 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 Spain 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.

Spain 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 Spain passport holders

Sri Lanka is one of 31 destinations in the “visa on arrival” group for the Spain passport, which ranks #2 worldwide with a mobility score of 166. Of 50 destinations in Asia, 41 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.

DestinationRequirementMax stay
Armenia Visa-free 180 days
Brunei Visa-free 90 days
China Visa-free 30 days
Georgia Visa-free 360 days
Hong Kong Visa-free 90 days
Israel Visa-free 90 days
Japan Visa-free 90 days
Kazakhstan Visa-free 30 days
Kyrgyzstan Visa-free 60 days
Laos Visa-free 15 days
Macau Visa-free 90 days
Malaysia Visa-free 90 days

All visa-free countries for the Spain passport

Frequently asked questions

Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?

Spain 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 Spain?

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

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.