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Visa free countries · updated 17 June 2026

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Flag of Sri LankaSri Lankan Passport Visa-Free Countries: Where Can Sri Lanka Passport Holders Travel?

Sri Lanka passport holders can visit 19 countries without a visa, 1 of them with no time limit. That ranks the Sri Lanka passport #174 of 199.

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19
Visa-free destinations
1
With unlimited stay
18
With a time-limited stay
90 days
Most common stay (10 countries)
  • Visa-free, unlimited
  • Visa-free, limited days
  • Visa on arrival
  • eTA
  • eVisa
  • Visa required
  • Sri Lanka

Below is the full list of countries that Sri Lanka citizens can enter without a visa. The map shows visa-free countries in green — darker for an unlimited stay, lighter where the stay is limited to a set number of days, most often 90 days (3 months). Always check the destination's entry conditions before you travel: most countries require a passport valid for at least six months.

Visa-free destinations for Sri Lanka passport

CountryEntryMaximum stay
Flag of BahamasBahamas Visa-free 90 days
Flag of BarbadosBarbados Visa-free 180 days
Flag of DominicaDominica Visa-free 180 days
Flag of GambiaGambia Visa-free 90 days
Flag of GrenadaGrenada Visa-free 90 days
Flag of HaitiHaiti Visa-free 90 days
Flag of KiribatiKiribati Visa-free 90 days
Flag of LesothoLesotho Visa-free Unlimited
Flag of MalawiMalawi Visa-free 90 days
Flag of MicronesiaMicronesia Visa-free 30 days
Flag of RwandaRwanda Visa-free 30 days
Flag of Saint Kitts and NevisSaint Kitts and Nevis Visa-free 90 days
Flag of Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesSaint Vincent and the Grenadines Visa-free 90 days
Flag of SeychellesSeychelles Visa-free 90 days
Flag of SingaporeSingapore Visa-free 30 days
Flag of TajikistanTajikistan Visa-free 30 days
Flag of ThailandThailand Visa-free 60 days
Flag of VanuatuVanuatu Visa-free 120 days
Flag of VenezuelaVenezuela Visa-free 90 days

Unlimited stay countries for Sri Lanka passport

1 country lets Sri Lanka passport holders enter visa-free with no predetermined limit on the length of stay — the highest level of travel freedom, usually thanks to freedom-of-movement or special bilateral agreements.

  • Flag of LesothoLesotho

No fixed time limit does not mean no rules: border officers may still ask about the purpose of your visit, and staying long-term usually requires registering your residence.

Overview of visa-free access for Sri Lanka citizens

Holders of a Sri Lanka passport can travel to 19 destinations without obtaining a visa in advance. 1 of them allow an unrestricted stay and 18 allow visa-free entry for a limited number of days.

Add 21 countries that issue a visa on arrival and 3 that only need an online travel authorisation (eTA), and Sri Lanka citizens can reach 43 countries without a classic visa application. A further 47 countries offer an eVisa, and 108 require a visa from an embassy or consulate.

Visa-free destinations include Bahamas, Barbados, Dominica, Gambia, Grenada and Haiti, among many others.

Where can Sri Lanka citizens travel, and for how long?

Visa-free destinations for the Sri Lanka passport grouped by the maximum stay:

Unlimited stay (1 country)

Lesotho

180 days (6 months) (2 countries)

Barbados and Dominica

120 days (4 months) (1 country)

Vanuatu

90 days (3 months) (10 countries)

Bahamas, Gambia, Grenada, Haiti, Kiribati, Malawi, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Seychelles and Venezuela

60 days (2 months) (1 country)

Thailand

30 days (1 month) (4 countries)

Micronesia, Rwanda, Singapore and Tajikistan

Key takeaways for Sri Lanka passport holders

With 19 visa-free destinations, the Sri Lanka passport ranks #174 of 199 in our ranking. The most common allowance is 90 days (3 months).

Visa-free status normally covers tourism and short business visits only — not work or study. Most countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure, and you may be asked for a return ticket, an accommodation booking or proof of sufficient funds.

The stay shown in the table is the maximum allowed without a visa. Entry rules can change at short notice, so confirm the current requirements with the destination's embassy or official immigration website before you travel.

Frequently asked questions about visa-free travel for Sri Lanka citizens

How many countries can Sri Lanka passport holders visit without a visa?

Sri Lanka passport holders can visit 19 countries without a visa (data updated 17 June 2026). 1 of them have no fixed limit on the length of stay and 18 allow a visa-free stay of a set number of days. Counting visa on arrival (21) and electronic travel authorisations (3), Sri Lanka citizens can enter 43 countries without applying for a visa in advance.

Which countries allow unlimited stay for Sri Lanka citizens?

1 country lets Sri Lanka passport holders stay without a predetermined time limit: Lesotho.

What is the most common visa-free stay for Sri Lanka passport holders?

90 days (3 months) is the most common allowance — it applies in 10 countries, including Bahamas, Gambia, Grenada, Haiti, Kiribati, Malawi, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Seychelles and Venezuela.

What is the longest visa-free stay available to Sri Lanka citizens?

Apart from the 1 countries with no time limit, the longest fixed visa-free stay is 180 days (6 months), available in Barbados and Dominica.

Where is the Sri Lanka passport ranked?

With 19 visa-free destinations the Sri Lanka passport ranks #174 of 199 passports in our visa-free ranking. The strongest passport in the ranking opens 130 countries visa-free.

What happens if I overstay my visa-free period?

Overstaying is a breach of immigration law. Depending on the country it can mean a fine, detention, deportation and a ban on future entry. The stay shown in the table is the maximum allowed without a visa — if you need longer, apply for an extension or the right visa before that period ends.

What is the difference between visa-free entry, visa on arrival and an eTA?

Visa-free means you only show your passport at the border. Visa on arrival is issued at the airport or land border, usually for a fee. An eTA (electronic travel authorisation, e.g. ESTA for the USA or ETA for the United Kingdom) is a short online application you must complete before departure. For Sri Lanka passport holders: 19 visa-free, 21 visa on arrival, 3 eTA and 47 eVisa destinations.

Data: Passport Index dataset (MIT licence) with corrections from official embassy and immigration sources · updated 17 June 2026.

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