Where can Sri Lankan passport holders travel?
The holiday route for each destination we cover, grouped by type, with the official source and when we last checked it. A destination we haven't verified stays marked as unknown: it is never shown as open to you.
Based on 190 covered destinations; 148 verified for Sri Lankan passport holders.
Routes last checked between 4 Oct 2026 and 2 Nov 2026.
Visa-free (16)
- BahamasVisa-free
Visa-free
Official fee: No visa fee
Official source: mofa.gov.bs (opens in a new tab)Last checked 2 Nov 2026Details โ
- BarbadosVisa-free
Visa-free
Allowed stay depends on nationality (from 28 days up to 6 months โ see remarks in the official list).
Official fee: No visa fee
Official source: foreign.gov.bb (opens in a new tab)Last checked 10 Oct 2026Details โ
- DominicaVisa-free
Visa-free (up to 6 months)
Stay: Up to 6 months
Official fee: No visa fee
Official source: dominica.gov.dm (opens in a new tab)Last checked 2 Nov 2026Details โ
- GambiaVisa-free
Visa-free (up to 90 days)
Stay: Up to 90 days
Official fee: No visa fee
Official source: gambiahcsenegal.com (opens in a new tab)Last checked 10 Oct 2026Details โ
- GrenadaVisa-free
No visa needed for a holiday visit
Grenada's official visa-requirements list (Embassy of Grenada, updated April 2024) gives Sri Lanka: 'No Visa required'. Passport valid 6+ months andโฆ
Official fee: No visa fee
Official source: grenadaembassyusa.org (opens in a new tab)Last checked 1 Nov 2026Details โ
- HaitiVisa-free
Visa-free
Stay: up to 90 days
Official fee: No visa fee
Official source: haiti.org (opens in a new tab)Last checked 2 Nov 2026Details โ
- KiribatiVisa-free
Visa-free (90 days per 12 months)
Stay: up to 90 days in any 12 months
Official fee: No visa fee
Official source: mfa.gov.ki (opens in a new tab)Last checked 10 Oct 2026Details โ
- LesothoVisa-free
Visa-free
Official fee: No visa fee
Official source: lesothoemb-usa.gov.ls (opens in a new tab)Last checked 2 Nov 2026Details โ
- MalawiVisa-free
Visa-free (Immigration (Amendment) Regulations 2024)
Official source: mec.org.mw (opens in a new tab)Last checked 21 Oct 2026Details โ
- MicronesiaVisa-free
Visa-free (30 days)
Stay: 30 days
Official fee: No visa fee
Official source: fsmembassy.fm (opens in a new tab)Last checked 2 Nov 2026Details โ
- Saint Kitts and NevisVisa-free
Unofficial source โ not from the destination government; not verified. Confirm with the embassy before you travel.
visa-free (not fully confirmed by an official source)
Stay: 90 days (Passport Index)
Official fee: No visa fee
Unofficial source: foreign.gov.kn (opens in a new tab)Last checked 21 Oct 2026Details โ
- Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesVisa-free
Unofficial source โ not from the destination government; not verified. Confirm with the embassy before you travel.
visa-free (not fully confirmed by an official source)
Stay: 90 days (Passport Index)
Official fee: No visa fee
Unofficial source: security.gov.vc (opens in a new tab)Last checked 21 Oct 2026Details โ
- SeychellesVisa-free
Visa-free โ Travel Authorisation required (from โฌ10)
Seychelles Travel Authorisation required before you fly ยท Apply for the Travel Authorisation on seychelles.govtas.com or the official app, up to 30โฆ
Official fee: โฌ10
Official source: seychelles.govtas.com (opens in a new tab)Last checked 10 Oct 2026Details โ
- SingaporeVisa-free
No visa needed โ stay set on arrival
Stay: Decided by ICA at entry and shown on your e-Pass (sent by email)
Official fee: No visa fee
Official source: ica.gov.sg (opens in a new tab)Last checked 4 Oct 2026Details โ
- TajikistanVisa-free
Visa-free (30 days)
Stay: Up to 30 days
Official fee: No visa fee
Official source: consular.tj (opens in a new tab)Last checked 9 Oct 2026Details โ
- VenezuelaVisa-free
Visa-free (by air)
Applies to arrival by air only
Official fee: No visa fee
Official source: mppre.gob.ve (opens in a new tab)Last checked 10 Oct 2026Details โ
Visa on arrival (14)
- ComorosVisa on arrival
Unofficial source โ not from the destination government; not verified. Confirm with the embassy before you travel.
Visa on arrival (probably) (not fully confirmed by an official source)
Stay: Up to 45 days
Unofficial source: un.int (opens in a new tab)Last checked 21 Oct 2026Details โ
- Guinea-BissauVisa on arrival
Unofficial source โ not from the destination government; not verified. Confirm with the embassy before you travel.
Visa on arrival or embassy visa
Yellow fever vaccination certificate (per UK FCDO advice).
Unofficial source: en.wikipedia.org (opens in a new tab)Last checked 16 Oct 2026Details โ
- MadagascarVisa on arrival
Unofficial source โ not from the destination government; not verified. Confirm with the embassy before you travel.
Visa on arrival or e-Visa
Stay: Up to 90 days
Unofficial source: en.wikipedia.org (opens in a new tab)Last checked 16 Oct 2026Details โ
- MaldivesVisa on arrival
Tourist visa on arrival
Passport or travel document with a machine-readable zone (MRZ) and at least 1 month's validity (passports with extended validity are not accepted).
Official source: immigration.gov.mv (opens in a new tab)Last checked 2 Nov 2026Details โ
- MauritiusVisa on arrival
Visa on arrival (60 days)
Stay: Up to 60 days
Official source: passport.govmu.org (opens in a new tab)Last checked 10 Oct 2026Details โ
- NepalVisa on arrival
Free visa on arrival (30 days, first visit)
Stay: Up to 30 days on the first visit in a visa year (JanโDec)
Official fee: No visa fee
Official source: immigration.gov.np (opens in a new tab)Last checked 9 Oct 2026Details โ
- PalauVisa on arrival
Unofficial source โ not from the destination government; not verified. Confirm with the embassy before you travel.
Visa on arrival after pre-clearance (not fully confirmed by an official source)
Stay: 30 days
Unofficial source: bcbp.pw (opens in a new tab)Last checked 21 Oct 2026Details โ
- RwandaVisa on arrival
Free visa on arrival (30 days)
Stay: Up to 30 days
Official fee: No visa fee
Official source: migration.gov.rw (opens in a new tab)Last checked 10 Oct 2026Details โ
- SamoaVisa on arrival
Free visitor permit on arrival (90 days)
Stay: 90 days
Official fee: No visa fee
Official source: mpmc.gov.ws (opens in a new tab)Last checked 2 Nov 2026Details โ
- Sierra LeoneVisa on arrival
Unofficial source โ not from the destination government; not verified. Confirm with the embassy before you travel.
Visa on arrival (USD 80) or e-Visa (not fully confirmed by an official source)
Official fee: US$80
Unofficial source: ntb.gov.sl (opens in a new tab)Last checked 21 Oct 2026Details โ
- TanzaniaVisa on arrival
Unofficial source โ not from the destination government; not verified. Confirm with the embassy before you travel.
Unclear โ conflicting official lists
Unofficial source: visa.immigration.go.tz (opens in a new tab)Last checked 21 Oct 2026Details โ
- Timor-LesteVisa on arrival
Tourist visa on arrival (30 days)
Stay: 30 days, single entry (extendable once by 30 days in Dili, US$40)
Official fee: US$30
Official source: migracao.gov.tl (opens in a new tab)Last checked 2 Nov 2026Details โ
- TuvaluVisa on arrival
Entry permit on arrival (1 month)
Stay: 30 days
Official source: un.int (opens in a new tab)Last checked 2 Nov 2026Details โ
- VanuatuVisa on arrival
Visitor visa on arrival
Official source: immigration.gov.vu (opens in a new tab)Last checked 2 Nov 2026Details โ
eVisa (55)
- AlbaniaeVisa
Visa required (type C) โ apply via e-Visa
Stay: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period (type C visa)
Official fee: โฌ6
Official source: punetejashtme.gov.al (opens in a new tab)Last checked 4 Oct 2026Details โ
- AngolaeVisa
Tourist visa required (online via SME or embassy)
Official source: angola.org (opens in a new tab)Last checked 2 Nov 2026Details โ
- Antigua and BarbudaeVisa
Visa required โ apply online (e-Visa) before travel
Sri Lanka is not on the official Antigua and Barbuda visa-exempt list, which states that citizens of countries not listed require a visa. Applyโฆ
Official source: immigration.gov.ag (opens in a new tab)Last checked 1 Nov 2026Details โ
- AustraliaeVisa
Visitor visa (subclass 600) required before travel
Sri Lanka is not on the official ETA (601) or eVisitor (651) eligible-passport lists, so a Visitor visa (subclass 600) is needed before travel,โฆ
Official source: immi.homeaffairs.gov.au (opens in a new tab)Last checked 1 Nov 2026Details โ
- AzerbaijaneVisa
Unofficial source โ not from the destination government; not verified. Confirm with the embassy before you travel.
e-Visa (ASAN Visa), single entry up to 30 days
Stay: Up to 30 days
Unofficial source: en.wikipedia.org (opens in a new tab)Last checked 16 Oct 2026Details โ
- BahraineVisa
eVisa or visa on arrival โ conditions apply
"Terms and conditions apply" โ the visa type, period of stay, validity and fee for this passport are shown by the official eligibility checker ("Seeโฆ
Official source: evisa.gov.bh (opens in a new tab)Last checked 4 Oct 2026Details โ
- BenineVisa
e-Visa required (from โฌ50)
Stay: 30 days (single or multiple entry) or 90 days (multiple entry)
Official fee: โฌ50
Official source: evisa.bj (opens in a new tab)Last checked 2 Nov 2026Details โ
- BhutaneVisa
e-Visa required before travel
Passport valid at least 6 months from the intended date of departure from Bhutan (Department of Immigration, Tourists page).
Official source: doi.gov.bt (opens in a new tab)Last checked 9 Oct 2026Details โ
- BotswanaeVisa
Unofficial source โ not from the destination government; not verified. Confirm with the embassy before you travel.
e-Visa required
Unofficial source: en.wikipedia.org (opens in a new tab)Last checked 16 Oct 2026Details โ
- Burkina FasoeVisa
Unofficial source โ not from the destination government; not verified. Confirm with the embassy before you travel.
Visa required โ eVisa or embassy
Unofficial source: en.wikipedia.org (opens in a new tab)Last checked 16 Oct 2026Details โ
- BurundieVisa
Visa required (US$70 per month)
Official fee: US$70
Official source: tourisme.gov.bi (opens in a new tab)Last checked 2 Nov 2026Details โ
- CambodiaeVisa
Visa required โ Tourist e-Visa (USD 30, 30 days)
Stay: 30 days from entry (extendable once)
Official fee: US$30 ยท Processing: about 3 days
Official source: recberlin.mfaic.gov.kh (opens in a new tab)Last checked 4 Oct 2026Details โ
- CamerooneVisa
Unofficial source โ not from the destination government; not verified. Confirm with the embassy before you travel.
e-Visa required
Yellow fever vaccination certificate.
Unofficial source: en.wikipedia.org (opens in a new tab)Last checked 16 Oct 2026Details โ
- ChadeVisa
e-Visa required
Apply 7โ60 days before entry; standard processing 10 working days, express 72 hours.
Official source: evisa.td (opens in a new tab)Last checked 2 Nov 2026Details โ
Visa required โ apply online (e-Visa) before travel
Stay: Up to 90 days
Official fee: โฌ73
Official source: snedai.com (opens in a new tab)Last checked 1 Nov 2026Details โ
- CubaeVisa
Tourist visa - apply online (eVisa-Cuba), unless your country has a visa-free agreement
Complete D'Viajeros (dviajeros.mitrans.gob.cu) before arrival and show the QR code.
Official source: misiones.cubaminrex.cu (opens in a new tab)Last checked 21 Oct 2026Details โ
Unofficial source โ not from the destination government; not verified. Confirm with the embassy before you travel.
e-Visa or embassy visa (not fully confirmed by an official source)
Unofficial source: en.wikipedia.org (opens in a new tab)Last checked 21 Oct 2026Details โ
- DjiboutieVisa
Unofficial source โ not from the destination government; not verified. Confirm with the embassy before you travel.
e-Visa (visa on arrival may also be possible)
Unofficial source: en.wikipedia.org (opens in a new tab)Last checked 16 Oct 2026Details โ
- Equatorial GuineaeVisa
Unofficial source โ not from the destination government; not verified. Confirm with the embassy before you travel.
e-Visa required (arrival via Malabo)
Unofficial source: en.wikipedia.org (opens in a new tab)Last checked 16 Oct 2026Details โ
- EthiopiaeVisa
Tourist e-Visa (from US$62)
Stay: 30 or 90 days (single entry)
Official fee: US$62
Official source: evisa.gov.et (opens in a new tab)Last checked 10 Oct 2026Details โ
- GaboneVisa
Unofficial source โ not from the destination government; not verified. Confirm with the embassy before you travel.
e-Visa (Libreville airport) or embassy visa
Unofficial source: en.wikipedia.org (opens in a new tab)Last checked 16 Oct 2026Details โ
- GeorgiaeVisa
Unofficial source โ not from the destination government; not verified. Confirm with the embassy before you travel.
Entry rule not yet verified (not fully confirmed by an official source)
Visa-free for 90 days in any 180-day period if you hold a visa or residence permit issued by a country on the Ordinance No. 256 list (incl. the US,โฆ
Official fee: US$20
Unofficial source: evisa.gov.ge (opens in a new tab)Last checked 21 Oct 2026Details โ
- GhanaeVisa
Unofficial source โ not from the destination government; not verified. Confirm with the embassy before you travel.
Visa required (e-Visa or Ghanaian mission)
Unofficial source: en.wikipedia.org (opens in a new tab)Last checked 16 Oct 2026Details โ
- GuineaeVisa
Unofficial source โ not from the destination government; not verified. Confirm with the embassy before you travel.
e-Visa required
Stay: Up to 90 days
Unofficial source: en.wikipedia.org (opens in a new tab)Last checked 16 Oct 2026Details โ
- GuyanaeVisa
Visa required โ apply online before travel
Sri Lanka ordinary passport holders are not on Guyana's official visa-exempt list (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, updated 17 Jul 2025), so a visitorโฆ
Official source: minfor.gov.gy (opens in a new tab)Last checked 1 Nov 2026Details โ
- IndiaeVisa
Indian e-Visa (apply online)
Stay: 30 days (30-day e-Tourist); longer e-Tourist options allow up to 180 days per calendar year
Official fee: US$25
Official source: indianvisaonline.gov.in (opens in a new tab)Last checked 2 Nov 2026Details โ
- IndonesiaeVisa
Indonesian e-Visa (C1 visit visa) required
Stay: 60 days, extendable up to 180 days in total
Official fee: IDRย 1,000,000
Official source: imigrasi.go.id (opens in a new tab)Last checked 4 Oct 2026Details โ
- IraneVisa
Visa required - apply online first (MFA e-visa), collect at airport or embassy
Apply online at evisa.mfa.ir and wait for the Grant Notice before travel.
Processing: about 10 days
Official source: evisa.mfa.ir (opens in a new tab)Last checked 2 Nov 2026Details โ
- JordaneVisa
e-Visa with prior approval required (apply online via MOI)
Restricted nationality (MOI): prior approval is required before travel.
Official source: moi.gov.jo (opens in a new tab)Last checked 4 Oct 2026Details โ
- KyrgyzstaneVisa
Unofficial source โ not from the destination government; not verified. Confirm with the embassy before you travel.
e-Visa (visa on arrival only with a GCC/Brunei residence permit) (not fully confirmed byโฆ
Unofficial source: en.wikipedia.org (opens in a new tab)Last checked 21 Oct 2026Details โ
- LaoseVisa
Lao eVisa (30 days)
Stay: Up to 30 days (extendable at an Immigration office in Laos)
Official fee: US$50 ยท Processing: about 3 days
Official source: laoevisa.gov.la (opens in a new tab)Last checked 1 Nov 2026Details โ
- LibyaeVisa
Unofficial source โ not from the destination government; not verified. Confirm with the embassy before you travel.
Tourist e-Visa (tour operator or sponsor required)
Stay: Up to 30 days
Unofficial source: en.wikipedia.org (opens in a new tab)Last checked 16 Oct 2026Details โ
- MalaysiaeVisa
Visa required โ eVISA before travel
Apply for the eVISA online at MYVISA before travel; a multiple-entry eVISA (MEV, 30 days per entry) is also offered.
Official fee: MYRย 15
Official source: imi.gov.my (opens in a new tab)Last checked 4 Oct 2026Details โ
- MauritaniaeVisa
e-Visa required before boarding
Official fee: US$60
Official source: diplomatie.gov.mr (opens in a new tab)Last checked 21 Oct 2026Details โ
- MozambiqueeVisa
Tourist eVisa
Stay: 30, 60 or 90 days as approved; eVisa valid 2 months from issue
Official source: evisa.gov.mz (opens in a new tab)Last checked 2 Nov 2026Details โ
- MyanmareVisa
Tourist eVisa (28 days, single entry)
Stay: 28 days from arrival, single entry
Official source: evisa.moip.gov.mm (opens in a new tab)Last checked 9 Oct 2026Details โ
- NigeriaeVisa
Unofficial source โ not from the destination government; not verified. Confirm with the embassy before you travel.
e-Visa required
Passport valid 6 months (per the source).
Unofficial source: en.wikipedia.org (opens in a new tab)Last checked 16 Oct 2026Details โ
- OmaneVisa
Visa required โ apply online (e-Visa) before travel
Sri Lanka is not on Oman's visa-free lists (Royal Oman Police), so a visa is needed before travel. Oman visas are applied for through the Royal Omanโฆ
Official source: fm.gov.om (opens in a new tab)Last checked 1 Nov 2026Details โ
- PakistaneVisa
Online tourist visa (up to 3 months)
Stay: Up to 3 months, single entry
Official fee: US$25
Official source: visa.nadra.gov.pk (opens in a new tab)Last checked 9 Oct 2026Details โ
- Papua New GuineaeVisa
Visa required - apply online (PNG eVisa)
Apply only at ica.gov.pg (not third-party sites).
Official source: ica.gov.pg (opens in a new tab)Last checked 21 Oct 2026Details โ
- QatareVisa
Hayya e-visa (A1) or visa on arrival with a Discover Qatar hotel booking
Hayya A1: QAR 100 paid on final approval (can be waived under certain conditions); single entry; non-refundable and non-transferable; hotel bookingโฆ
Official fee: QARย 100
Official source: visitqatar.com (opens in a new tab)Last checked 4 Oct 2026Details โ
Unofficial source โ not from the destination government; not verified. Confirm with the embassy before you travel.
e-Visa (or visa-free with Schengen/US visa) (not fully confirmed by an official source)
Holders of a valid Schengen or US visa and a passport valid over 3 months: 15 days visa-free.
Unofficial source: smf.st (opens in a new tab)Last checked 21 Oct 2026Details โ
- Solomon IslandseVisa
Tourist eVisa
Stay: 3 months
Official fee: US$100
Official source: immigration.gov.sb (opens in a new tab)Last checked 10 Oct 2026Details โ
- SomaliaeVisa
eTA / eVisa required before travel
Apply at evisa.gov.so before departure and present the approval on arrival.
Official source: aip.scaa.gov.so (opens in a new tab)Last checked 10 Oct 2026Details โ
- South SudaneVisa
Unofficial source โ not from the destination government; not verified. Confirm with the embassy before you travel.
e-Visa required
Unofficial source: en.wikipedia.org (opens in a new tab)Last checked 16 Oct 2026Details โ
- SurinameeVisa
E-visa required
Official source: gov.sr (opens in a new tab)Last checked 2 Nov 2026Details โ
- ThailandeVisa
Thai e-Visa required before travel
Not on any Thai visa-exemption, bilateral or VoA list effective 15 Sep 2026 โ a visa is required before travel.
Official source: image.mfa.go.th (opens in a new tab)Last checked 4 Oct 2026Details โ
- TogoeVisa
e-Visa (apply at least 5 days before arrival)
Complete the online immigration form on voyage.gouv.tg before travel (airlines check the registration certificate).
Official source: voyage.gouv.tg (opens in a new tab)Last checked 2 Nov 2026Details โ
- Trinidad and TobagoeVisa
Unofficial source โ not from the destination government; not verified. Confirm with the embassy before you travel.
e-Visa required
Unofficial source: en.wikipedia.org (opens in a new tab)Last checked 16 Oct 2026Details โ
- UgandaeVisa
Visa required โ apply online (US$50)
Stay: Single-entry tourist visa granted for up to 3 months
Official fee: US$50
Official source: immigration.go.ug (opens in a new tab)Last checked 10 Oct 2026Details โ
- United Arab EmirateseVisa
Visa required โ arrange a UAE visit visa before travel
A UAE visit visa must be issued before travel; there is no automatic visa on arrival for this nationality.
Official source: mofa.gov.ae (opens in a new tab)Last checked 4 Oct 2026Details โ
- UzbekistaneVisa
Uzbekistan e-visa (apply online)
Stay: 30 days
Official fee: US$20 ยท Processing: about 3 days
Official source: gov.uz (opens in a new tab)Last checked 4 Oct 2026Details โ
- VietnameVisa
Vietnam e-visa (up to 90 days)
Stay: Up to 90 days
Official fee: US$25 ยท Processing: about 3 days
Official source: evisa.immigration.gov.vn (opens in a new tab)Last checked 4 Oct 2026Details โ
- ZambiaeVisa
Visa required before travel (advance clearance, apply online)
Official source: zambiaimmigration.gov.zm (opens in a new tab)Last checked 2 Nov 2026Details โ
- ZimbabweeVisa
Visa required before travel โ apply online (Category C)
All travellers are encouraged to complete the Zimbabwe Entry Declaration Form before travelling.
Official source: zimimmigration.gov.zw (opens in a new tab)Last checked 2 Nov 2026Details โ
Electronic travel authorisation (1)
- KenyaElectronic travel authorisation
eTA required (apply online, from US$30)
Apply only on etakenya.go.ke or the official 'Kenya Travel Authorisation' app; travel only after approval.
Official fee: US$30
Official source: etakenya.go.ke (opens in a new tab)Last checked 2 Nov 2026Details โ
Embassy visa (104)
- AlgeriaEmbassy visa
Unofficial source โ not from the destination government; not verified. Confirm with the embassy before you travel.
Visa required (Algerian embassy or consulate)
Passport valid at least 6 months from arrival (per the source).
Unofficial source: en.wikipedia.org (opens in a new tab)Last checked 16 Oct 2026Details โ
- AndorraEmbassy visa
No Andorran visa โ but a double/multiple-entry Schengen visa is required
Apply at the French or Spanish consulate (depending on where you enter).
Official fee: โฌ90
Official source: govern.ad (opens in a new tab)Last checked 4 Oct 2026Details โ
- ArgentinaEmbassy visa
Visa required
Official source: migraciones.gob.ar (opens in a new tab)Last checked 2 Nov 2026Details โ
- ArmeniaEmbassy visa
Visa required โ invitation only
The invitation is submitted by the person or organisation interested in your visit: organisations registered in Armenia, Armenian authorities andโฆ
Official source: mfa.am (opens in a new tab)Last checked 2 Nov 2026Details โ
- AustriaEmbassy visa
Schengen visa required
Stay: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period, as stated on the visa
Official fee: โฌ90 ยท Processing: about 15 days
Official source: eur-lex.europa.eu (opens in a new tab)Last checked 4 Oct 2026Details โ
- BangladeshEmbassy visa
Tourist (T) visa from a Bangladesh mission
Stay: Up to 3 months (multiple entry), as issued
Official source: objectstorage.ap-dcc-gazipur-1.oraclecloud15.com (opens in a new tab)Last checked 2 Nov 2026Details โ
- BelarusEmbassy visa
Visa required
Apply at a Belarusian embassy or consulate.
Official source: mfa.gov.by (opens in a new tab)Last checked 4 Oct 2026Details โ
- BelgiumEmbassy visa
Schengen visa required
Stay: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period, as stated on the visa
Official fee: โฌ90 ยท Processing: about 15 days
Official source: eur-lex.europa.eu (opens in a new tab)Last checked 4 Oct 2026Details โ
- BelizeEmbassy visa
Visa required (exempt with US/Canada/Schengen multiple-entry visa)
Stay: Up to 30 days
Official source: immigration.gov.bz (opens in a new tab)Last checked 2 Nov 2026Details โ
- BoliviaEmbassy visa
Tourist visa required (Group II) - consulate, or at the first border post
Online visa form (cancilleria.gob.bo), passport valid 6 months, return ticket, hotel booking or invitation, proof of funds, 4x4 photo (redโฆ
Official source: embajadabolivia.ec (opens in a new tab)Last checked 21 Oct 2026Details โ
- Bosnia and HerzegovinaEmbassy visa
Visa required
If you hold a valid multiple-entry Schengen or US visa, a visa of an EU state, or a residence permit of the US (Green Card), a Schengen state or anโฆ
Official source: mvp.gov.ba (opens in a new tab)Last checked 4 Oct 2026Details โ
- BrazilEmbassy visa
Visit visa required
Official source: gov.br (opens in a new tab)Last checked 2 Nov 2026Details โ
- BruneiEmbassy visa
Visa required (Brunei mission)
Applicants may be interviewed by telephone or in person.
Official fee: BNDย 20 ยท Processing: about 3 days
Official source: mfa.gov.bn (opens in a new tab)Last checked 9 Oct 2026Details โ
- BulgariaEmbassy visa
Schengen visa required
Stay: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period, as stated on the visa
Official fee: โฌ90 ยท Processing: about 15 days
Official source: eur-lex.europa.eu (opens in a new tab)Last checked 4 Oct 2026Details โ
- Cabo VerdeEmbassy visa
Visa required before arrival
Not needed if you hold a valid residence permit of an EU state, Iceland, Liechtenstein, the UK, San Marino, Switzerland, the Vatican, Brazil, Canadaโฆ
Official source: ease.gov.cv (opens in a new tab)Last checked 10 Oct 2026Details โ
- CanadaEmbassy visa
Visitor visa required
In most cases you must give biometrics (fingerprints and photo) after applying.
Official source: canada.ca (opens in a new tab)Last checked 2 Nov 2026Details โ
- Central African RepublicEmbassy visa
Unofficial source โ not from the destination government; not verified. Confirm with the embassy before you travel.
Visa required (CAR or French diplomatic mission)
Unofficial source: en.wikipedia.org (opens in a new tab)Last checked 16 Oct 2026Details โ
- ChileEmbassy visa
Visa / prior authorisation required
Official source: diariooficial.interior.gob.cl (opens in a new tab)Last checked 10 Oct 2026Details โ
- ChinaEmbassy visa
Chinese visa required
Apply for a Chinese visa (usually L tourist visa) at a Chinese embassy/consulate or Chinese Visa Application Service Center before travel.
Official source: nia.gov.cn (opens in a new tab)Last checked 4 Oct 2026Details โ
- ColombiaEmbassy visa
Visitor visa required
Official source: cancilleria.gov.co (opens in a new tab)Last checked 10 Oct 2026Details โ
- Costa RicaEmbassy visa
Restricted visa required
Stay: Up to 30 days (extendable to 90)
Official source: icoder.go.cr (opens in a new tab)Last checked 10 Oct 2026Details โ
- CroatiaEmbassy visa
Schengen visa required
Stay: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period, as stated on the visa
Official fee: โฌ90 ยท Processing: about 15 days
Official source: eur-lex.europa.eu (opens in a new tab)Last checked 4 Oct 2026Details โ
- CyprusEmbassy visa
Cyprus visa required
Stay: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period, as stated on the visa (valid for Cyprus only)
Official fee: โฌ90
Official source: gov.cy (opens in a new tab)Last checked 9 Oct 2026Details โ
- CzechiaEmbassy visa
Schengen visa required
Stay: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period, as stated on the visa
Official fee: โฌ90 ยท Processing: about 15 days
Official source: eur-lex.europa.eu (opens in a new tab)Last checked 4 Oct 2026Details โ
- DenmarkEmbassy visa
Schengen visa required
Stay: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period, as stated on the visa
Official fee: โฌ90 ยท Processing: about 15 days
Official source: eur-lex.europa.eu (opens in a new tab)Last checked 4 Oct 2026Details โ
- Dominican RepublicEmbassy visa
Visa required (or Tourist Card if admissible to EU/US/Canada/UK)
Decree 691-07: nationals able to legally enter the EU, US, Canada or UK may enter with just the Tourist Card.
Official source: consulatedrwest.gob.do (opens in a new tab)Last checked 2 Nov 2026Details โ
- EcuadorEmbassy visa
Tourist visa required
Stay: up to 90 days
Official fee: US$80
Official source: gob.ec (opens in a new tab)Last checked 10 Oct 2026Details โ
- EgyptEmbassy visa
Unofficial source โ not from the destination government; not verified. Confirm with the embassy before you travel.
Visa required (Egyptian embassy)
Passport valid at least 6 months from arrival (per the source).
Unofficial source: en.wikipedia.org (opens in a new tab)Last checked 16 Oct 2026Details โ
- El SalvadorEmbassy visa
Visa required (consular or 'consultada') - or online Special Entry Permit
Alternative: online Permiso Especial de Ingreso (elsalvadorpei.migracion.gob.sv), approval required.
Official source: migracion.gob.sv (opens in a new tab)Last checked 21 Oct 2026Details โ
- EritreaEmbassy visa
Unofficial source โ not from the destination government; not verified. Confirm with the embassy before you travel.
Visa required (Eritrean embassy)
Unofficial source: en.wikipedia.org (opens in a new tab)Last checked 16 Oct 2026Details โ
- EstoniaEmbassy visa
Schengen visa required
Stay: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period, as stated on the visa
Official fee: โฌ90 ยท Processing: about 15 days
Official source: eur-lex.europa.eu (opens in a new tab)Last checked 4 Oct 2026Details โ
- EswatiniEmbassy visa
Unofficial source โ not from the destination government; not verified. Confirm with the embassy before you travel.
Visa required (Eswatini diplomatic mission)
Unofficial source: en.wikipedia.org (opens in a new tab)Last checked 16 Oct 2026Details โ
- FijiEmbassy visa
Unofficial source โ not from the destination government; not verified. Confirm with the embassy before you travel.
Visa probably required (not fully confirmed by an official source)
Unofficial source: immigration.gov.fj (opens in a new tab)Last checked 21 Oct 2026Details โ
- FinlandEmbassy visa
Schengen visa required
Stay: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period, as stated on the visa
Official fee: โฌ90 ยท Processing: about 15 days
Official source: eur-lex.europa.eu (opens in a new tab)Last checked 4 Oct 2026Details โ
- FranceEmbassy visa
Schengen visa required
Stay: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period, as stated on the visa
Official fee: โฌ90 ยท Processing: about 15 days
Official source: eur-lex.europa.eu (opens in a new tab)Last checked 4 Oct 2026Details โ
- GermanyEmbassy visa
Schengen visa required
Stay: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period, as stated on the visa
Official fee: โฌ90 ยท Processing: about 15 days
Official source: eur-lex.europa.eu (opens in a new tab)Last checked 4 Oct 2026Details โ
- GreeceEmbassy visa
Schengen visa required
Stay: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period, as stated on the visa
Official fee: โฌ90 ยท Processing: about 15 days
Official source: eur-lex.europa.eu (opens in a new tab)Last checked 4 Oct 2026Details โ
- GuatemalaEmbassy visa
Consulted visa (Category C)
Official source: extranjeria.igm.gob.gt (opens in a new tab)Last checked 10 Oct 2026Details โ
- HondurasEmbassy visa
Unofficial source โ not from the destination government; not verified. Confirm with the embassy before you travel.
Visa required (Honduran embassy)
Unofficial source: en.wikipedia.org (opens in a new tab)Last checked 16 Oct 2026Details โ
- Hong KongEmbassy visa
Hong Kong visit visa required
All holders except diplomatic/official passports need a visa for any purpose, even for airside transit (diplomatic/official passports: visa-free upโฆ
Official fee: HK$330
Official source: immd.gov.hk (opens in a new tab)Last checked 2 Nov 2026Details โ
- HungaryEmbassy visa
Schengen visa required
Stay: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period, as stated on the visa
Official fee: โฌ90 ยท Processing: about 15 days
Official source: eur-lex.europa.eu (opens in a new tab)Last checked 4 Oct 2026Details โ
- IcelandEmbassy visa
Schengen visa required
Stay: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period, as stated on the visa
Official fee: โฌ90 ยท Processing: about 15 days
Official source: eur-lex.europa.eu (opens in a new tab)Last checked 4 Oct 2026Details โ
- IrelandEmbassy visa
Irish short-stay (C) visa required
Stay: Up to 90 days
Official fee: No visa fee
Official source: irishimmigration.ie (opens in a new tab)Last checked 4 Oct 2026Details โ
- IsraelEmbassy visa
Visa required (B/2 tourist visa)
Stay: Usually single entry, valid 3 months from issue
Official source: israel-entry.piba.gov.il (opens in a new tab)Last checked 9 Oct 2026Details โ
- ItalyEmbassy visa
Schengen visa required
Stay: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period, as stated on the visa
Official fee: โฌ90 ยท Processing: about 15 days
Official source: eur-lex.europa.eu (opens in a new tab)Last checked 4 Oct 2026Details โ
- JamaicaEmbassy visa
Visa required
Official source: pica.gov.jm (opens in a new tab)Last checked 10 Oct 2026Details โ
- JapanEmbassy visa
Visa required from a Japanese embassy/consulate
Not on Japan's visa-exemption list โ a visa is required before travel.
Official source: mofa.go.jp (opens in a new tab)Last checked 4 Oct 2026Details โ
- KazakhstanEmbassy visa
Kazakhstan visa required
Apply at a Kazakh embassy/consulate. Citizens of 105 countries can get a single-entry tourist e-visa (USD 60; valid up to 90 days, stay up to 30โฆ
Official source: gov.kz (opens in a new tab)Last checked 4 Oct 2026Details โ
- KosovoEmbassy visa
Visa required (type C)
If you hold a valid biometric residence permit of a Schengen country or a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa, you can enter Kosovo without a visaโฆ
Official fee: โฌ40
Official source: ambasadat.net (opens in a new tab)Last checked 2 Nov 2026Details โ
- KuwaitEmbassy visa
Visa required before travel (sponsor / embassy)
Sri Lanka is not on the Kuwait Ministry of Interior list of countries eligible for the tourist e-Visa or visa on arrival, so a visa must be arrangedโฆ
Official source: kuwaitvisa.moi.gov.kw (opens in a new tab)Last checked 1 Nov 2026Details โ
- LatviaEmbassy visa
Schengen visa required
Stay: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period, as stated on the visa
Official fee: โฌ90 ยท Processing: about 15 days
Official source: eur-lex.europa.eu (opens in a new tab)Last checked 4 Oct 2026Details โ
- LebanonEmbassy visa
Visa from a Lebanese embassy or prior authorisation needed
Official source: general-security.gov.lb (opens in a new tab)Last checked 2 Nov 2026Details โ
- LiberiaEmbassy visa
Unofficial source โ not from the destination government; not verified. Confirm with the embassy before you travel.
Visa required (embassy, or pre-approved visa on arrival) (not fully confirmed by anโฆ
If there is a Liberian embassy in your country you must apply there.
Unofficial source: visaonarrival.lis.gov.lr (opens in a new tab)Last checked 21 Oct 2026Details โ
- LiechtensteinEmbassy visa
Schengen visa required
Stay: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period, as stated on the visa
Official fee: โฌ90 ยท Processing: about 15 days
Official source: eur-lex.europa.eu (opens in a new tab)Last checked 4 Oct 2026Details โ
- LithuaniaEmbassy visa
Schengen visa required
Stay: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period, as stated on the visa
Official fee: โฌ90 ยท Processing: about 15 days
Official source: eur-lex.europa.eu (opens in a new tab)Last checked 4 Oct 2026Details โ
- LuxembourgEmbassy visa
Schengen visa required
Stay: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period, as stated on the visa
Official fee: โฌ90 ยท Processing: about 15 days
Official source: eur-lex.europa.eu (opens in a new tab)Last checked 4 Oct 2026Details โ
- MacaoEmbassy visa
Macao visa required in advance (via a Chinese embassy/consulate)
Stay: Usually up to 30 days, as granted
Official fee: US$30
Official source: gov.mo (opens in a new tab)Last checked 4 Oct 2026Details โ
- MaliEmbassy visa
Unofficial source โ not from the destination government; not verified. Confirm with the embassy before you travel.
Visa required (embassy or online) (not fully confirmed by an official source)
Unofficial source: en.wikipedia.org (opens in a new tab)Last checked 21 Oct 2026Details โ
- MaltaEmbassy visa
Schengen visa required
Stay: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period, as stated on the visa
Official fee: โฌ90 ยท Processing: about 15 days
Official source: eur-lex.europa.eu (opens in a new tab)Last checked 4 Oct 2026Details โ
- Marshall IslandsEmbassy visa
Unofficial source โ not from the destination government; not verified. Confirm with the embassy before you travel.
Visa probably required (not fully confirmed by an official source)
Unofficial source: rmiimmigration.org (opens in a new tab)Last checked 21 Oct 2026Details โ
- MexicoEmbassy visa
Visa required (or valid US/Canada/UK/Japan/Schengen visa)
Stay: Up to 180 days
Official source: inm.gob.mx (opens in a new tab)Last checked 2 Nov 2026Details โ
- MoldovaEmbassy visa
Visa required (type C)
Stay: Type C visa: up to 90 days in any 180 days (Border Police)
Official fee: โฌ40
Official source: mfa.gov.md (opens in a new tab)Last checked 2 Nov 2026Details โ
- MonacoEmbassy visa
No Monaco visa of its own โ a Schengen visa is required
Stay: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period, as stated on the visa
Official fee: โฌ90 ยท Processing: about 15 days
Official source: monservicepublic.gouv.mc (opens in a new tab)Last checked 4 Oct 2026Details โ
- MongoliaEmbassy visa
Visa required (embassy)
Stay: Up to 30 days with a regular tourist visa (extendable once by 30 days)
Processing: about 3 days
Official source: en.consul.mn (opens in a new tab)Last checked 2 Nov 2026Details โ
- MontenegroEmbassy visa
Visa required
If you hold a valid Schengen visa or a valid visa of Australia, Bulgaria, Japan, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland, Romania, the US or the UK โ or aโฆ
Official source: gov.me (opens in a new tab)Last checked 2 Nov 2026Details โ
- MoroccoEmbassy visa
Unofficial source โ not from the destination government; not verified. Confirm with the embassy before you travel.
Visa required (Moroccan embassy) โ e-Visa if you hold certain visas
Unofficial source: en.wikipedia.org (opens in a new tab)Last checked 16 Oct 2026Details โ
- NamibiaEmbassy visa
Unofficial source โ not from the destination government; not verified. Confirm with the embassy before you travel.
Visa required (apply at an embassy) (not from an official source)
Unofficial source: github.com (opens in a new tab)Last checked 21 Oct 2026Details โ
- NauruEmbassy visa
Unofficial source โ not from the destination government; not verified. Confirm with the embassy before you travel.
Visitor visa required before travel (not fully confirmed by an official source)
Official fee: A$50
Unofficial source: nauru.tradeportal.org (opens in a new tab)Last checked 21 Oct 2026Details โ
- NetherlandsEmbassy visa
Schengen visa required
Stay: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period, as stated on the visa
Official fee: โฌ90 ยท Processing: about 15 days
Official source: eur-lex.europa.eu (opens in a new tab)Last checked 4 Oct 2026Details โ
- New ZealandEmbassy visa
Visitor visa required
Official source: immigration.govt.nz (opens in a new tab)Last checked 2 Nov 2026Details โ
- NicaraguaEmbassy visa
Consulted visa (Category C)
Official source: inac.gob.ni (opens in a new tab)Last checked 10 Oct 2026Details โ
- NigerEmbassy visa
Visa required (Niger embassy)
Apply where you live; passport valid over 90 days, form in duplicate, 2 photos, ticket copy, yellow fever certificate.
Official source: diplomatie.gouv.ne (opens in a new tab)Last checked 10 Oct 2026Details โ
- North MacedoniaEmbassy visa
Visa required
If you have temporary or permanent residence in an EU or Schengen country, or a multiple-entry Schengen visa (type C) valid at least 5 days beyondโฆ
Official source: mfa.gov.mk (opens in a new tab)Last checked 2 Nov 2026Details โ
- NorwayEmbassy visa
Schengen visa required
Stay: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period, as stated on the visa
Official fee: โฌ90 ยท Processing: about 15 days
Official source: eur-lex.europa.eu (opens in a new tab)Last checked 4 Oct 2026Details โ
- PanamaEmbassy visa
Visa required
Official source: migracion.gob.pa (opens in a new tab)Last checked 10 Oct 2026Details โ
- ParaguayEmbassy visa
Visa required
Official source: migraciones.gov.py (opens in a new tab)Last checked 2 Nov 2026Details โ
- PeruEmbassy visa
Tourist visa required
Exempt with permanent residence in Colombia, Chile or Mexico (DS 061-2016-RE)
Official source: gob.pe (opens in a new tab)Last checked 2 Nov 2026Details โ
- PhilippinesEmbassy visa
Visa required (9(a) temporary visitor visa)
eTravel (free, within 72 hours before arrival) required before you fly ยท Apply for a 9(a) temporary visitor visa at a Philippine embassy orโฆ
Official source: evisa.gov.ph (opens in a new tab)Last checked 2 Nov 2026Details โ
- PolandEmbassy visa
Schengen visa required
Stay: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period, as stated on the visa
Official fee: โฌ90 ยท Processing: about 15 days
Official source: eur-lex.europa.eu (opens in a new tab)Last checked 4 Oct 2026Details โ
- PortugalEmbassy visa
Schengen visa required
Stay: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period, as stated on the visa
Official fee: โฌ90 ยท Processing: about 15 days
Official source: eur-lex.europa.eu (opens in a new tab)Last checked 4 Oct 2026Details โ
- Republic of the CongoEmbassy visa
Unofficial source โ not from the destination government; not verified. Confirm with the embassy before you travel.
Visa required (Congolese embassy)
Unofficial source: en.wikipedia.org (opens in a new tab)Last checked 16 Oct 2026Details โ
- RomaniaEmbassy visa
Schengen visa required
Stay: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period, as stated on the visa
Official fee: โฌ90 ยท Processing: about 15 days
Official source: eur-lex.europa.eu (opens in a new tab)Last checked 4 Oct 2026Details โ
- RussiaEmbassy visa
Visa required โ apply at a Russian embassy/consulate
Official source: kdmid.ru (opens in a new tab)Last checked 4 Oct 2026Details โ
- Saint LuciaEmbassy visa
Unofficial source โ not from the destination government; not verified. Confirm with the embassy before you travel.
Visa required (apply at an embassy) (not from an official source)
Unofficial source: github.com (opens in a new tab)Last checked 21 Oct 2026Details โ
- San MarinoEmbassy visa
No San Marino visa of its own โ a Schengen visa is required
Stay: 30 days in San Marino without a stay permit; the Schengen 90/180-day limit applies in Italy
Official fee: โฌ90 ยท Processing: about 15 days
Official source: esteri.sm (opens in a new tab)Last checked 4 Oct 2026Details โ
- Saudi ArabiaEmbassy visa
Visa from a Saudi embassy (unless you qualify for an eVisa)
Stay: Up to 90 days (multiple-entry visa valid 1 year)
Official source: visitsaudi.com (opens in a new tab)Last checked 4 Oct 2026Details โ
- SenegalEmbassy visa
Visa required
Refugee travel document holders also need a visa.
Official source: diplomatie.gouv.sn (opens in a new tab)Last checked 10 Oct 2026Details โ
- SerbiaEmbassy visa
Visa required (type C)
Stay: Type C visa: up to 90 days in any 180 days
Official source: mfa.gov.rs (opens in a new tab)Last checked 2 Nov 2026Details โ
- SlovakiaEmbassy visa
Schengen visa required
Stay: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period, as stated on the visa
Official fee: โฌ90 ยท Processing: about 15 days
Official source: eur-lex.europa.eu (opens in a new tab)Last checked 4 Oct 2026Details โ
- SloveniaEmbassy visa
Schengen visa required
Stay: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period, as stated on the visa
Official fee: โฌ90 ยท Processing: about 15 days
Official source: eur-lex.europa.eu (opens in a new tab)Last checked 4 Oct 2026Details โ
- South AfricaEmbassy visa
Visa required before travel
Sri Lanka ordinary passport holders are not visa-exempt on the official South African DHA exemption list (issued 09 Dec 2025): a visitor visa isโฆ
Official source: dha.gov.za (opens in a new tab)Last checked 1 Nov 2026Details โ
- South KoreaEmbassy visa
Korean visa required
Apply for a short-term visit visa (C-3) at a Korean embassy/consulate: fill in the online e-Form on the Korea Visa Portal, print the barcode formโฆ
Official fee: US$40
Official source: k-eta.go.kr (opens in a new tab)Last checked 2 Nov 2026Details โ
- SpainEmbassy visa
Schengen visa required
Stay: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period, as stated on the visa
Official fee: โฌ90 ยท Processing: about 15 days
Official source: eur-lex.europa.eu (opens in a new tab)Last checked 4 Oct 2026Details โ
- SudanEmbassy visa
Unofficial source โ not from the destination government; not verified. Confirm with the embassy before you travel.
Visa required (MOI entry permit + embassy visa) (not fully confirmed by an officialโฆ
Entry permit from the Ministry of Interior (Aliens Department), obtained by a sponsor in Sudan, or a tourist visa through an approved Sudanese tourโฆ
Unofficial source: sudanembassy.org.uk (opens in a new tab)Last checked 21 Oct 2026Details โ
- SwedenEmbassy visa
Schengen visa required
Stay: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period, as stated on the visa
Official fee: โฌ90 ยท Processing: about 15 days
Official source: eur-lex.europa.eu (opens in a new tab)Last checked 4 Oct 2026Details โ
- SwitzerlandEmbassy visa
Schengen visa required
Stay: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period, as stated on the visa
Official fee: โฌ90 ยท Processing: about 15 days
Official source: eur-lex.europa.eu (opens in a new tab)Last checked 4 Oct 2026Details โ
- TaiwanEmbassy visa
Visitor visa required
Sri Lanka nationals are temporarily ineligible for the eVisa from 12 August 2026.
Official source: boca.gov.tw (opens in a new tab)Last checked 4 Oct 2026Details โ
- TongaEmbassy visa
Visa required before travel
Official source: revenue.gov.to (opens in a new tab)Last checked 10 Oct 2026Details โ
- TunisiaEmbassy visa
Unofficial source โ not from the destination government; not verified. Confirm with the embassy before you travel.
Visa required (Tunisian embassy or consulate)
Unofficial source: en.wikipedia.org (opens in a new tab)Last checked 16 Oct 2026Details โ
- Tรผrkiye (Turkey)Embassy visa
Visa required from a Turkish embassy/consulate
Passport must be valid at least 60 days beyond the permitted duration of stay (Law 6458 art. 7.1b); MFA advises 6 months validity from arrival.
Also: Tรผrkiye e-Visa with a valid US / UK / Schengen / Irish visa or residence permit. May apply if you hold a valid US/UK/Schengen/Irish visa or residence permit.
Official source: mfa.gov.tr (opens in a new tab)Last checked 2 Nov 2026Details โ
- UkraineEmbassy visa
Visa required
Fill in the application on the official portal visa.mfa.gov.ua and submit it at a Ukrainian embassy or consulate.
Official source: mfa.gov.ua (opens in a new tab)Last checked 4 Oct 2026Details โ
- United KingdomEmbassy visa
UK Standard Visitor visa required
Stay: Usually up to 6 months
Official fee: ยฃ135
Official source: gov.uk (opens in a new tab)Last checked 2 Nov 2026Details โ
- United StatesEmbassy visa
US visitor visa (B-1/B-2) required
Stay: Set by CBP at entry (Form I-94)
Official fee: US$185
Official source: travel.state.gov (opens in a new tab)Last checked 4 Oct 2026Details โ
- UruguayEmbassy visa
Visa with prior authorisation
Official source: gub.uy (opens in a new tab)Last checked 2 Nov 2026Details โ
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