Rwanda
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka visa for Rwandan citizens
Entry requirement
Sri Lanka issues Rwandan citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 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 Rwanda
Sri LankaRwanda Visa-free, 30 days Rwanda visa for citizens of Sri Lanka
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.
Rwandan 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).
Good to know
How long Rwandan citizens can stay in Sri Lanka
Rwandan citizens may stay in Sri Lanka for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Sri Lanka.
How Rwandan citizens apply
Rwandan 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 Rwanda
Rwanda admits Sri Lankan citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Rwandan citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka issues Rwandan citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
How long can Rwandan citizens stay in Sri Lanka?
Rwandan citizens can stay in Sri Lanka for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Rwanda?
Rwanda admits Sri Lankan citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Rwandan citizens enter Sri Lanka visa-free?
No; Rwandan citizens need a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.