North Korea
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka visa for North Korean citizens
Entry requirement
North Korean citizens are currently not admitted to Sri Lanka, according to the visa data used here.
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Sri Lankan citizens travelling to North Korea
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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.
For a trip from North Korea to Sri Lanka, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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).
Frequently asked questions
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?
North Korean citizens are currently not admitted to Sri Lanka, according to the visa data used here.
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for North Korea?
Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel.
Can North Korean citizens enter Sri Lanka visa-free?
No. According to the visa data used here, North Korean citizens are currently not admitted to 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.