Germany passport → Sri Lanka

Do German citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?

Electronic travel authorisation (eTA)30 days

German passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to Sri Lanka for up to 30 days. It is a short online application, not a full visa.

Sources differ on this route: another dataset lists it as visa on arrival (30 days). Confirm on the official website before you travel.

What this means for your trip

Apply only on the official government site; third-party sites charge extra.
Apply a few days before travel; most approvals are quick but some take longer.
The authorisation is linked to your passport. A new passport needs a new application.

Sri Lanka at a glance

Capital: Colombo
Currency: Sri Lankan rupee (LKR)
Languages: Sinhala, Tamil
Calling code: +94
Region: Southern Asia

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Sri Lanka for other passports

GermanyeTA30 days
IndiaVisa on arrival30 days
United StatesVisa on arrival30 days
United KingdomeTA30 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa on arrival30 days
ChinaVisa on arrival30 days
SingaporeVisa-free30 days
PakistanVisa on arrival30 days
BangladeshVisa on arrival30 days
NepalVisa on arrival30 days
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa on arrival30 days
CanadaVisa on arrival30 days

Nearby in Southern Asia for German passport holders

BangladeshVisa on arrival30 days
MaldivesVisa on arrival30 days
NepalVisa on arrival90 days
AfghanistaneVisa
BhutaneVisa
IndiaeVisa30 days
IraneVisa
PakistaneVisa30 days

Common questions

Do German citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?

German passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to Sri Lanka for up to 30 days. It is a short online application, not a full visa.

How long can German citizens stay in Sri Lanka?

Up to 30 days under the current eta rule. Longer stays need a different visa.

Can German citizens get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can German citizens visit without a visa?

158 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Germany passport ranks #6 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for German citizens (edited 9 Oct 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Sri Lanka before you travel.