Sri Lanka Passport & Visa Requirements

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Entry requirements for Americans: United States citizens require a passport valid for at least three months beyond the expiry date of the visa, which is issued on arrival for a stay of up to 30 days for touristic purposes. A return or onward ticket, all documents needed for further travel and sufficient funds are required.
Entry requirements for UK nationals: British citizens require a passport valid for at least three months beyond the expiry date of the visa, which is issued on arrival for a stay of up to 30 days for touristic purposes. A return or onward ticket, all documents needed for further travel and sufficient funds are required.
Entry requirements for Canadians: Canadian citizens require a passport valid for at least three months beyond the expiry date of the visa, which is issued on arrival for a stay of up to 30 days for touristic purposes. A return or onward ticket, all documents needed for further travel and sufficient funds are required.
Entry requirements for Australians: Australian citizens require a passport valid for at least three months beyond expiry date of the visa, which is issued on arrival for a stay of up to 30 days for touristic purposes. A return or onward ticket, all documents needed for further travel and sufficient funds are required.
Entry requirements for South Africans: South Africans must hold a passport valid for at least three months beyond the expiry date of the visa, which is issued on arrival allowing for a stay of up to 30 days for touristic purposes. A return or onward ticket, all documents needed for further travel and sufficient funds are required.
Entry requirements for New Zealanders: New Zealand nationals require a passport valid for at least three months beyond the expiry date of the visa, which is issued on arrival for a stay of up to 30 days for touristic purposes. A return or onward ticket, all documents needed for further travel and sufficient funds are required.
Entry requirements for Irish nationals: Irish nationals require a passport valid for at least three months beyond the expiry date of the visa, which is issued on arrival for a stay of up to 30 days for touristic purposes. A return or onward ticket, all documents needed for further travel and sufficient funds are required.
Passport/Visa Note: Visitors should be able to show the immigration officials proof of sufficient funds for their stay in Sri Lanka (minimum US$15 per person per day). Passengers must also hold return or onward tickets and all documents needed for the next destination. Visa-exempt nationals should have a passport valid for three months beyond period of stay, otherwise passports should be valid for two months after expiry date of visa.

Note: Passport and visa requirements are liable to change at short notice. Travellers are advised to check their entry requirements with their embassy or consulate.


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