How long can you stay in Sri Lanka?
Visa-free stay limits for Sri Lanka, by passport, with the counting rule explained.
For 9 of the 12 passports we cover. Check yours below.
By passport
| Passport | Visa-free stay | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | 30 days per entry | Visa on arrival (fee payable at the border) |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 30 days per entry | Visa on arrival (fee payable at the border) |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 30 days per entry | Visa on arrival (fee payable at the border) |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 30 days per entry | Visa on arrival (fee payable at the border) |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | 30 days per entry | Visa on arrival (fee payable at the border) |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | 30 days per entry | Visa on arrival (fee payable at the border) |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | 30 days per entry | Visa on arrival (fee payable at the border) |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | 30 days per entry | — |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | 30 days per entry | Visa on arrival (fee payable at the border) |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | Visa required | — |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | Visa required | — |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | Visa required | — |
How the days count
- Arrive in Sri Lanka on 1 June — that's day 1 (entry and exit days both count).
- Your last legal day is 30 June (day 30).
- Each entry gets its own allowance, but repeated back-to-back entries ("border runs") can get you refused at the border.
If you overstay
Overstaying — even by a day or two — can mean fines, detention, deportation and a ban on coming back, and it can follow you on future visa applications. Penalties vary by country and by case, so confirm the current rules with the official source below.
Questions people ask
How long can Americans stay in Sri Lanka?
Americans can stay in Sri Lanka for up to 30 days per entry without a visa. Visa on arrival (fee payable at the border).
How long can British citizens stay in Sri Lanka?
British citizens can stay in Sri Lanka for up to 30 days per entry without a visa. Visa on arrival (fee payable at the border).
How long can Canadians stay in Sri Lanka?
Canadians can stay in Sri Lanka for up to 30 days per entry without a visa. Visa on arrival (fee payable at the border).
How long can Australians stay in Sri Lanka?
Australians can stay in Sri Lanka for up to 30 days per entry without a visa. Visa on arrival (fee payable at the border).
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This entry has not yet been manually verified against an official source. Treat it as a starting point and confirm before you travel.
Official source: www.eta.gov.lk
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