Sri Lanka Passport & Visa Information

What passport and visa do I need to visit Sri Lanka?

Passports
British visitors to Sri Lanka must travel on a full ‘British Citizen’ passport and ensure that the passport has at least six months validity from the date you intend to depart from Sri Lanka. Your passport must also have at least one blank page. Please ensure your passport complies with the above well in advance of travel. For further information please contact the Sri Lankan High Commission for advice.

Visas
Visa requirements can change at any time, so it is essential that all travellers check the latest guidance for Sri Lanka on the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) website for up-to-date information. British passport holders do require a visa to visit Sri Lanka and you should apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) online at least two weeks prior to your departure. Double entry visas are valid for 30 days from the date of your arrival in Sri Lanka, with the option to extend this to six months if required. Please note it is no longer possible to get your visa on arrival in Sri Lanka, so you must apply online prior to travel.

You do not need a visa if you are travelling through Sri Lanka by air, as long as the connecting flight is within 24 hours of your arrival.

How to book
See our selection of holidays to Sri Lanka, plus when to visit and suggested tours. To discuss your travel needs, complete an enquiry form or call our Asia experts on 020 7720 9285.