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Sri Lanka Visa Policy Snapshot
Sri Lanka entry rules at a glance. Open access options cover 188+ passport groups. Visa-free examples include Seychelles, Singapore. Visa on arrival examples include Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola. Restrictions apply to 1 nationalities.
Open Options
188
Restricted
1
Visa-free entry
No visa needed
Travel to Sri Lanka without a visa for short visits. See supported passports.
+2 countries
Visa on arrival
Pay at the border
Obtain your visa on arrival in Sri Lanka. Check eligible passports and notes.
+184 countries
Short-stay entry
Entry for brief visits
Sri Lanka permits short-stay access for select passports. Duration varies by country.
+2 countries
e-Visa
Apply online
Apply digitally for Sri Lanka before you travel. Review eligible passports.
No countries available
Restricted entry
Extra checks
Sri Lanka applies restrictions to some passports. Check requirements and exceptions.
+1 countries