Sri Lanka passport · 2026
Sri Lanka passport · 2026Where can Sri Lanka passport holders travel without a visa?
Sri Lanka passport holders can visit 35 destinations visa-free or with a visa on arrival, 59 with an online ETA or e-Visa, and need a visa issued in advance for 104.
VTBy the Visa and Trips editorial teamLast updated Open passport-index dataset (2026-02-17) + verified entries
Visa-free (2)
No visa needed for a tourist visit. Bring a valid passport, onward ticket and proof of funds.
Visa on arrival (2)
You get the visa at the border. Bring cash/card for the fee, a photo and your onward ticket.
eTA / ETA required (1)
A quick electronic travel authorization must be approved before you fly.
e-Visa required (6)
Apply online before travel. Approval is linked to your passport.
Rules verified on official sources for Sri Lanka passport holders
These 2 destinations have been checked by the Visa and Trips editorial team against an official government source. Every other destination on this page comes from the open passport-index dataset (2026-02-17).
FAQ
How many countries can Sri Lanka passport holders visit without a visa?
17 destinations are visa-free and 18 offer a visa on arrival, 35 in total, according to the open passport-index dataset (2026-02-17). Another 3 require an online ETA and 56 an e-Visa.
Which destinations can Sri Lanka citizens apply for online with Visa and Trips?
11 destinations: Azerbaijan, India, Malaysia, Myanmar, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Kenya, Maldives and more. Each one is a fully online e-Visa or ETA, or a mandatory online arrival form, that Sri Lanka passport holders can get without any condition.
Can Visa and Trips apply for my visa?
Only when the whole process is online: an e-Visa or ETA (or a mandatory online arrival form) that your passport qualifies for without conditions. We do not handle embassy or consulate visas, visa centre appointments or biometrics, visas paid in cash on arrival, sponsored visas, or visas that depend on holding another country's visa. Visa and Trips is a private service, not a government site.
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