Syria passport → Sri Lanka
Do Syrian citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Syrian passport holders need a visa for Sri Lanka, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
Heads-up: some sources list this route as eVisa (30 days).
What this means for your trip
- Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
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
- SyriaVisa 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 Syrian passport holders
IranVisa-free90 days
MaldivesVisa on arrival30 days
AfghanistaneVisa
BhutaneVisa- PakistaneVisa
- BangladeshVisa required
- IndiaVisa required
- NepalVisa required
Common questions
Do Syrian citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Syrian passport holders need a visa for Sri Lanka, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Syrian citizens stay in Sri Lanka?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Syrian citizens get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Syrian citizens visit without a visa?
26 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Syria passport ranks #93 of 94 (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.