Maldives
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka visa for Maldivian citizens
Entry requirement
Sri Lanka issues Maldivian citizens a visa on arrival, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
- 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)
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 the Maldives
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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.
Maldivian citizens planning a trip to Sri Lanka can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 Maldivian citizens can stay in Sri Lanka
No maximum stay in Sri Lanka is given in the data for Maldivian citizens; the border officer sets it on entry.
How Maldivian citizens apply
Maldivian 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 the Maldives
Sri Lankan citizens receive their visa for the Maldives at the border; it covers up to 30 days. The rule is the same in both directions between the Maldives and Sri Lanka.
Frequently asked questions
Do Maldivian citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka issues Maldivian citizens a visa on arrival, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for the Maldives?
Sri Lankan citizens receive their visa for the Maldives at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Maldivian citizens enter Sri Lanka visa-free?
No; Maldivian 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.