South Korea
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka visa for South Korean citizens
Entry requirement
South Korean citizens can get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at slembassykorea.com
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 South Korea
Sri LankaSouth Korea e-Visa South Korea 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.
For a trip from South 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).
Good to know
How long South Korean citizens can stay in Sri Lanka
South Korean citizens may stay in Sri Lanka for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Sri Lanka.
How South Korean citizens apply
South Korean 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 South Korea
Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for South Korea, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?
South Korean citizens can get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can South Korean citizens stay in Sri Lanka?
South Korean citizens can stay in Sri Lanka for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for South Korea?
Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for South Korea, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can South Korean citizens enter Sri Lanka visa-free?
No; South Korean 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.