Sri Lanka 
South Korea
Sri Lanka passport holders need a visa for South Korea, issued by an embassy or consulate before travel.
South Korea visa options for Sri Lanka citizensArticle 71 of the Enforcement Rules of the Immigration Act sets the fee in US dollars: single entry for a stay of up to 90 days USD 40; single entry for 91 days or more USD 60; double entry USD 70; multiple entry without limit USD 90. Heads of missions collecting it in local currency set the base amount taking exchange rates into account.
Official application site →Sri Lanka citizens need a visa issued in advance by an embassy or consulate of South Korea. Start the application several weeks before departure: you will typically need a passport valid for six months with blank pages, a completed application form, passport photos, a travel itinerary, proof of accommodation and of sufficient funds, and sometimes an invitation letter or bank statements.
The main option is the Short-Term Visit Visa (C-3), which costs 40 USD.
Whatever your visa status, South Korea applies the same entry conditions to every traveller:
South Korea lets 22 passports in without a visa, issues eVisas to 1 and requires an embassy visa from 87. Sri Lanka citizens are treated the same way as Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia and China. Overall the Sri Lanka passport ranks #174 in the world with 19 visa-free destinations.
Planning a longer trip in Asia? With a Sri Lanka passport you can also visit 2 countries in the region without a visa, including Singapore and Tajikistan.
In the other direction, South Korea citizens need eta to visit Sri Lanka.
Entry requirements for South KoreaThe UK government says that to enter South Korea as a tourist for up to 90 days your passport must have an expiry date after the date you are leaving South Korea, and that on a long-term visa it should have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive.
UK FCDO — South Korea entry requirements✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026
No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for short-term visitors to South Korea. The UK government says medical and dental care is usually of a good standard but can be expensive, and advises adequate travel health insurance and accessible funds.
UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — South Korea travel advice: health✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026
The UK government tells British travellers that they can enter South Korea for up to 90 days for short-term business or tourism and must have an onward or return ticket.
UK FCDO — South Korea entry requirements✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026
No official source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for South Korea.
Korea Visa Portal✓ Checked 25 Aug 2026
Korea's e-Arrival Card site says the card is free, can be filed starting 3 days before arrival, and holds the same validity as the paper arrival card. The K-ETA portal says K-ETA holders are exempt from submitting the arrival card.
e-Arrival Card (Ministry of Justice) — e-Arrival Card Guide✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026
A foreigner who stays beyond the period of stay without an extension permit, or outside the scope of their status or period of stay, is punishable by imprisonment of up to 3 years or a fine of up to KRW 30 million. Such a foreigner may be deported.
Korea Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr) — Immigration Act✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026
The Korea Customs Service says that if you enter with foreign currency, KRW notes or checks above USD 10,000 or the equivalent in total you must report it to customs, and that carrying means of payment of not more than USD 10,000 out of Korea requires no report.
Korea Customs Service — Declaration of foreign currency✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026
Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0). Entry rules can change — confirm with official sources before travel.
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