South Korea passport → Sri Lanka
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?
South Korean 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
- South KoreaVisa on arrival30 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 South Korean passport holders
- BangladeshVisa on arrival30 days
- IndiaVisa on arrival30 days
MaldivesVisa on arrival30 days- NepalVisa on arrival90 days
AfghanistaneVisa
BhutaneVisa
IraneVisa- PakistaneVisa30 days
Common questions
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?
South Korean 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 South Korean 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 South Korean citizens visit without a visa?
160 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The South Korea passport ranks #4 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for South Korean citizens (edited 29 Sept 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.