Sri Lanka
Canada
Canada visa for Sri Lankan citizens
Entry requirement
Canada requires Sri Lankan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Canada visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at srilanka.gc.ca
Which Canada visa?
Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer
- Fee
- CA$100
- Processing time
- Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics
For the tourist visa, Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100, and applications are made on canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer.
Canadian missions in Sri Lanka
- High Commission of Canada in Colombo
No. 6, Srimath R. G. Senanayake Mawatha, Colombo 07
Canada has 1 mission in Sri Lanka, with its embassy in Colombo.
Canadian citizens travelling to Sri Lanka
CanadaSri Lanka Visa on arrival Sri Lanka visa for citizens of Canada
Travel advice for Canada
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- 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.
Sri Lankan citizens planning a trip to Canada can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Sri Lankan citizens can stay in Canada
How long Sri Lankan citizens may stay in Canada is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Sri Lankan citizens apply
In Sri Lanka, applications go to the Canadian embassy in Colombo, or to a visa centre acting for Canada; fees, documents and processing times are published by Canada.
Canada’s neighbours for Sri Lankan citizens
The United States requires Sri Lankan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Canadian citizens travelling to Sri Lanka
Canadian citizens receive their visa for Sri Lanka at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Canada?
Canada requires Sri Lankan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Canadian embassy in Sri Lanka?
The Canadian embassy in Sri Lanka is in Colombo.
How much does the Canada tourist visa cost?
Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Canadian citizens receive their visa for Sri Lanka at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Sri Lankan citizens enter Canada visa-free?
No; Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Canada obtained in advance.
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.