New Zealand passport → Sri Lanka

Do New Zealander citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?

Electronic travel authorisation (eTA)30 days

New Zealander 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.

Heads-up: some sources list this route as visa on arrival (30 days).

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.

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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

New ZealandeTA30 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 New Zealander passport holders

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

Common questions

Do New Zealander citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?

New Zealander 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 New Zealander citizens stay in Sri Lanka?

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

Can New Zealander citizens get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can New Zealander citizens visit without a visa?

153 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The New Zealand passport ranks #11 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.