Vanuatu passport → Sri Lanka
Do Ni-Vanuatu citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Ni-Vanuatu 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
- VanuatuVisa 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 Ni-Vanuatu passport holders
IranVisa on arrival30 days
MaldivesVisa on arrival30 days- NepalVisa on arrival90 days
AfghanistaneVisa
BhutaneVisa- IndiaeVisa30 days
- PakistaneVisa
- BangladeshVisa required
Common questions
Do Ni-Vanuatu citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Ni-Vanuatu 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 Ni-Vanuatu 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 Ni-Vanuatu citizens visit without a visa?
79 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Vanuatu passport ranks #54 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Vanuatu citizens (edited 12 Apr 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.