Sri Lanka passport → India
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for India?
Sri Lankan passport holders need an eVisa for India for up to 30 days. You apply and pay online before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Apply on the official government portal and keep a printed copy of the approval.
- Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
- Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.
India at a glance
- Capital
- New Delhi
- Currency
- Indian rupee (INR)
- Languages
- Hindi, English, and 20 other scheduled languages
- Calling code
- +91
- Region
- Southern Asia
India for other passports
United StateseVisa30 days
United KingdomeVisa30 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa on arrival30 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeeVisa30 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required- Sri LankaeVisa30 days
NepalVisa-free
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippineseVisa30 days
CanadaeVisa30 days
Nearby in Southern Asia for Sri Lankan passport holders
MaldivesVisa-free90 days- NepalVisa on arrival90 days
AfghanistaneVisa
BhutaneVisa
IraneVisa- PakistaneVisa30 days
- BangladeshVisa required
Common questions
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for India?
Sri Lankan passport holders need an eVisa for India for up to 30 days. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can Sri Lankan citizens stay in India?
Up to 30 days under the current evisa rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Sri Lankan citizens get a visa on arrival in India?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Sri Lankan citizens visit without a visa?
37 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Sri Lanka passport ranks #87 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Sri Lankan 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 India before you travel.