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Sri Lanka visa for Argentine citizens

Entry requirement

Visa on arrival up to 30 days

Argentine citizens receive their visa for Sri Lanka at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

Maximum stay
30 days
Where to apply
Nothing to apply for in advance

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Sri Lanka visa?

Tourist Visa (short visit, issued as an ETA)

Key facts

Maximum stay
30 days from arrival; extendable inside Sri Lanka (published fee bands run to day 270)

Apply on Sri Lanka Electronic Travel Authorization (Department of Immigration and Emigration)

All visa types for Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s official site for the tourist visa is eta.gov.lk. Longest stay on the tourist visa: 30 days from arrival; extendable inside Sri Lanka (published fee bands run to day 270).

Sri Lankan citizens travelling to Argentina

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Travel advice for Sri Lanka

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
  • German Foreign Office No travel warning

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

Before travelling from Argentina to Sri Lanka, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Sri Lanka at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 13 October 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Sri Lanka (updated 21 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Sri Lanka (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long Argentine citizens can stay in Sri Lanka

Argentine citizens may stay in Sri Lanka for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Sri Lanka.

How Argentine citizens apply

Argentine citizens receive the visa for Sri Lanka at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.

Sri Lankan citizens travelling to Argentina

Argentina requires Sri Lankan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Frequently asked questions

Do Argentine citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?

Argentine citizens receive their visa for Sri Lanka at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

How long can Argentine citizens stay in Sri Lanka?

Argentine citizens can stay in Sri Lanka for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.

Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Argentina?

Argentina requires Sri Lankan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Can Argentine citizens enter Sri Lanka visa-free?

No; Argentine citizens need a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.