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Visa Requirements: Colombo

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For Sri Lanka: of the 15 nationalities listed in this tool, 0 can enter visa-free or with a visa on arrival, while the rest need an e-visa or a visa in advance. Pick your nationality in the tool below for your exact rule.

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Visa Check — Colombo

Your nationality × Sri Lanka: status, stay length, family fee total and the exact document checklist.

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Your passportRequirements, fees and stay length vary by nationality.

Passport Validity Gate — Colombo

Will your passport still be valid when you return from Colombo? The 6-month rule, checked.

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Your passportPick the dates as printed — the verdict counts whole calendar months.

The expiry date printed on the photo page.

How it works

Enter your Colombo trip details to get visa figures based on current, Colombo-specific numbers.

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    Select your nationality — the table covers 15.

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    We look up the real visa table for Sri Lanka.

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    We show type, fee (from $50) and stay duration.

Use Cases

Check your passport for Colombo

Pick your nationality and read the entry status for Colombo straight from the Sri Lanka table: 15 passport categories tracked, 0 visa-free and 0 visa-on-arrival, so you know the requirement before paying for flights.

Compare visa fees and stay lengths

Sri Lanka visa costs and stays vary by passport: paid categories run from about $50 and the longest listed stay reaches 30 days, so compare your category's row before choosing between e-visa and on-arrival routes.

Tips

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    Visa conditions for Colombo are set by nationality: this dataset lists stay durations from 30 to 30 days across passport categories, so confirm your passport's current status with the official source before booking anything non-refundable.

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    Pad the plan, not every line item: add a 10-15% contingency to the visa total for Colombo instead of inflating each component, so you can see exactly where the extra money goes when it is needed.

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    Work in the local currency of Colombo and keep card fees as a separate line; converting every visa price to your home currency with a rough rate distorts the comparison between options and hides their real differences.

Common Mistakes

  • Booking Colombo flights before the visa: the 30- to 30-day windows listed here change with little notice, and an approval that arrives late converts your fare into a loss. Secure the entry status first, then buy the transport.

  • Assuming one rule for Colombo: stay durations in this dataset span 30-30 days across passport categories, so a friend's recent trip proves nothing about your file. Confirm your nationality's current status before paying for anything non-refundable.

FAQs

How does the e-visa process for Sri Lanka work?

E-visas are requested on the official government portal: fill the form, upload your passport, pay online and receive approval by email — our table covers 15 nationalities that use this route.

How much does a visa for Sri Lanka cost?

About $50 for nationalities that need a paid visa.

What's the longest stay Sri Lanka allows?

Up to 30 days for the most generous exemptions in our table; other nationalities get shorter windows.

Can a Sri Lanka visa be extended in-country?

Extensions are often possible via the local immigration authority before expiry, but not guaranteed for every nationality — check the official rule before you fly.

How many nationalities can enter Sri Lanka visa-free?

Of the 15 nationalities in our table, 0 enter visa-free, and 15 use an e-visa.

Can Sri Lanka visa rules change?

Yes — Sri Lanka authorities update statuses and fees over time. Our table covers 15 nationalities, but always confirm with the official source before you travel.