India passport → Sri Lanka
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Indian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka for up to 30 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
What this means for your trip
- Keep the visa fee ready, ideally in US dollars or the local currency, plus passport photos.
- Expect to show a return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds at the counter.
- Some countries also offer the same visa online, which can save queueing on arrival.
Sri Lanka at a glance
- Capital
- Colombo
- Currency
- Sri Lankan rupee (LKR)
- Languages
- Sinhala, Tamil
- Calling code
- +94
- Region
- Southern Asia
LK7.0°N · 81.0°EPhoto: Dinusha Chathuranga · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSri Lanka for other passports
- 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 Indian passport holders
BhutanVisa-free14 days
MaldivesVisa-free90 days- NepalVisa-free
AfghanistaneVisa
IraneVisa- BangladeshVisa required
- PakistanVisa required
Common questions
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Indian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka for up to 30 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
How long can Indian citizens stay in Sri Lanka?
Up to 30 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
How many countries can Indian citizens visit without a visa?
56 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The India passport ranks #71 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Indian 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.