Skip to content

404 · page not found

That page doesn’t exist (or moved). Try one of these instead.

Back homeVisa checkerDestinationsGuides
Sri Lanka visa for Afghan citizens: requirements, fees 2026
Skip to content

Afghanistan → Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka visa requirements for Afghanistan citizens (2026)

Embassy visa required. Yes. Afghanistan passport holders need a visa for Sri Lanka that must be issued before travel, usually with an embassy or visa-center appointment. Usually within about 24 hours. Applications for this nationality go through a Sri Lankan sponsor at the Department of Immigration & Emigration head office.

Embassy visa required. Apply in person at the embassy, consulate or official visa center.

VTBy the Visa and Trips editorial teamLast updated

Sri Lanka visa requirements for Afghanistan citizens

Requirement
Embassy visa required
Allowed stay
Set by the embassy on your visa
Embassy processing
Usually within about 24 hours

Documents needed

  • Completed visa application form
  • Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages (plus old passports)
  • 2 recent passport photos to the embassy’s spec
  • Bank statements (often the last 3–6 months)
  • Employment / leave letter or business / study proof
  • Hotel bookings and a flight reservation
  • Travel medical insurance where required
  • Appointment confirmation and biometrics (fingerprints)

How Afghanistan citizens apply for the Sri Lanka visa

  1. Choose the right visa category (tourist / visitor).
  2. Book an appointment at the embassy or official visa center.
  3. Gather documents: forms, photos, bank statements, bookings, insurance.
  4. Attend the appointment, give biometrics and pay the fee.
  5. Track the application and collect your passport.

Easier alternatives for Afghanistan passport holders

Popular destinations with simpler entry for the Afghanistan passport than Sri Lanka, easiest first. Only rules we have verified against an official source are listed.

DestinationRequirementStay
Thailande-Visa requiredPer visa terms

Sri Lanka at a glance for travellers

  • 193 of 198 passports can enter Sri Lanka without a visa (visa-free, visa on arrival or an ETA).
  • The Afghanistan passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 19 destinations in our dataset.

Sources and last checked

WhatOfficial sourceChecked
Requirement & allowed staySri Lanka ETA portal: Alert 01 (effective 25.05.2026)23 Oct 2026
Fees, processing & entry formalitiesDept of Immigration: free visas for 40 countries23 Oct 2026
Independent official overviewUK FCDO, Sri Lanka entry requirements22 Oct 2026

The Visa and Trips editorial team checks these sources every week. See our editorial and verification policy.

Frequently asked questions

Do Afghanistan citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?

Yes. Afghanistan passport holders need a visa for Sri Lanka that must be issued before travel, usually with an embassy or visa-center appointment. Usually within about 24 hours. Applications for this nationality go through a Sri Lankan sponsor at the Department of Immigration & Emigration head office.

What documents do Afghanistan passport holders need for Sri Lanka?

Completed visa application form; Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages (plus old passports); 2 recent passport photos to the embassy’s spec; Bank statements (often the last 3–6 months); Employment / leave letter or business / study proof; Hotel bookings and a flight reservation; Travel medical insurance where required; Appointment confirmation and biometrics (fingerprints).

Where do Afghanistan passport holders apply for a Sri Lanka visa?

At the embassy, consulate or official visa center of Sri Lanka that serves your place of residence, usually in person with an appointment and biometrics.

How long does a Sri Lanka visa take for Afghanistan passport holders?

Usually within about 24 hours. Appointment availability varies, so start several weeks before your trip.