Iran passport → Sri Lanka
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Iranian 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
LK7.0°N · 81.0°EPhoto: Dinusha Chathuranga · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSri Lanka for other passports
- IraneTA30 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 Iranian passport holders
MaldivesVisa on arrival30 days
BhutaneVisa- PakistaneVisa30 days
AfghanistanVisa required- BangladeshVisa required
- IndiaVisa required
- NepalVisa required
Common questions
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Iranian 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 Iranian citizens stay in Sri Lanka?
Up to 30 days under the current eta rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Iranian citizens get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Iranian citizens visit without a visa?
36 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Iran passport ranks #88 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Iranian citizens (edited 7 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.