Sri Lanka passport → Iran
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Iran?
Sri Lankan passport holders need an eVisa for Iran. You apply and pay online before you travel.
Sources differ on this route: another dataset lists it as visa on arrival (30 days). Confirm on the official website 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.
Iran at a glance
- Capital
- Tehran
- Currency
- Iranian rial (IRR)
- Languages
- Persian (Farsi)
- Calling code
- +98
- Region
- Southern Asia
Iran for other passports
IndiaeVisa
United StatesVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free15 days
ChinaVisa-free21 days
SingaporeVisa-free15 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladesheVisa- Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaVisa on arrival30 days
PhilippineseVisa
Nearby in Southern Asia for Sri Lankan passport holders
MaldivesVisa-free90 days- NepalVisa on arrival90 days
AfghanistaneVisa
BhutaneVisa- IndiaeVisa30 days
- PakistaneVisa30 days
- BangladeshVisa required
Common questions
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Iran?
Sri Lankan passport holders need an eVisa for Iran. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can Sri Lankan citizens stay in Iran?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Sri Lankan citizens get a visa on arrival in Iran?
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 Iran before you travel.