Navigating Visa Requirements and Travel Restrictions for your Next Adventure
Sri Lanka
Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
General information
Currencies
LKR
Calling code
+94
Capital cities
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
Languages
Sinhala, Tamil
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Visa requirements for Sri Lanka by passport
Entry rules depend on your passport. This is what applies to holders of some of the most common passports; use the checker at the top of the page for yours.
- United States of America citizens traveling to Sri Lanka need an eTA (electronic travel authorization) before travel.
- United Kingdom citizens traveling to Sri Lanka need an eTA (electronic travel authorization) before travel.
- Canada citizens traveling to Sri Lanka need an eTA (electronic travel authorization) before travel.
- Australia citizens traveling to Sri Lanka need an eTA (electronic travel authorization) before travel.
- India citizens traveling to Sri Lanka need an eTA (electronic travel authorization) before travel.
- China citizens traveling to Sri Lanka need an eTA (electronic travel authorization) before travel.
- Pakistan citizens traveling to Sri Lanka need an eTA (electronic travel authorization) before travel.
- Nigeria citizens traveling to Sri Lanka must obtain a visa.
- Philippines citizens traveling to Sri Lanka need an eTA (electronic travel authorization) before travel.
- Brazil citizens traveling to Sri Lanka need an eTA (electronic travel authorization) before travel.
Rules change often. Confirm with the official embassy or immigration website before you travel.