As of February 2025, Sri Lankan passport holders have various travel opportunities worldwide, with specific visa requirements depending on the destination. Here's a comprehensive overview:
Visa-Free Destinations:
Sri Lankan citizens can enjoy visa-free access to the following countries:
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Asia:
- Singapore
- Tajikistan
- Thailand
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Africa:
- Gambia
- Kenya
- Lesotho
- Malawi
- Rwanda
- Seychelles
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Oceania:
- Cook Islands
- Kiribati
- Micronesia
- Niue
- Samoa
- Vanuatu
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Americas:
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- British Virgin Islands
- Dominica
- Grenada
- Haiti
- Montserrat
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Venezuela
Visa on Arrival (VoA) Destinations:
Sri Lankan passport holders can obtain a visa upon arrival in the following countries:
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Asia:
- Cambodia
- Laos
- Maldives
- Nepal
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Africa:
- Burundi
- Cape Verde
- Comoros
- Guinea-Bissau
- Madagascar
- Mauritania
- Mauritius
- Sierra Leone
- Somalia
- Tanzania
- Togo
- Uganda
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
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Oceania:
- Palau
- Timor-Leste
- Tuvalu
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Americas:
- Bolivia
Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) and eVisa Destinations:
Some countries require Sri Lankan travelers to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization or eVisa before arrival:
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eTA:
- Kenya
- Pakistan
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eVisa:
- Albania
- Azerbaijan
- Bhutan
- India
- Indonesia
- Iran
- Kazakhstan
- Kyrgyzstan
- Malaysia
- Myanmar
- Qatar
- Uzbekistan
- Vietnam
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Suriname
- Papua New Guinea
- Benin
- Botswana
- Burkina Faso
- Cameroon
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Ivory Coast
- Djibouti
- Equatorial Guinea
- Ethiopia
- Gabon
- Guinea
- Libya
- Mozambique
- Nigeria
- SĂŁo TomĂ© and PrĂncipe
- South Sudan
- Tanzania
- Togo
- Uganda
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
Recent Developments:
In an effort to boost tourism, Sri Lanka introduced a six-month pilot program starting October 1, 2024, granting free 30-day tourist visas to citizens from 35 countries, including China, India, Russia, the United States, and the United Kingdom. This initiative aims to revitalize the tourism sector and support economic recovery.