North Korea passport → Sri Lanka

Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?

Visa required in advance

North Korean passport holders need a visa for Sri Lanka, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

Apply on the official site: eta.gov.lk

Heads-up: some sources list this route as no admission.

What this means for your trip

Start early. Some countries take the whole application online; others need a visa-centre appointment for fingerprints, and waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, tax returns, an employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

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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

North KoreaVisa required
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 North Korean passport holders

BangladeshVisa on arrival30 days
MaldivesVisa on arrival30 days
NepalVisa on arrival90 days
AfghanistaneVisa
BhutaneVisa
IraneVisa
PakistaneVisa
IndiaVisa required

Common questions

Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?

How long can North Korean citizens stay in Sri Lanka?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can North Korean citizens get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can North Korean citizens visit without a visa?

36 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The North Korea passport ranks #87 of 93 (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.