Singapore passport → Sri Lanka
Do Singaporean citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Singaporean passport holders can visit Sri Lanka without a visa for up to 30 days.
Sources differ on this route: another dataset lists it as visa on arrival. Confirm on the official website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
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 Singaporean passport holders
IranVisa-free15 days- BangladeshVisa on arrival30 days
MaldivesVisa on arrival30 days- NepalVisa on arrival90 days
AfghanistaneVisa
BhutaneVisa- IndiaeVisa30 days
- PakistaneVisa30 days
Common questions
Do Singaporean citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Singaporean passport holders can visit Sri Lanka without a visa for up to 30 days.
How long can Singaporean citizens stay in Sri Lanka?
Up to 30 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Singaporean citizens get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Singaporean citizens visit without a visa?
165 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Singapore passport ranks #2 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Singapore 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.