Sri Lanka
Czech Republic
Czech Republic visa for Sri Lankan citizens
Entry requirement
Sri Lankan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Czech Republic.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Czech Republic visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at mzv.cz
Which Czech Republic visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area.
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days as a rule; up to 45 days when a case needs closer examination.
All visa types for Czech Republic
The Czech Republic’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Processing time, as the Czech Republic states it: 15 calendar days as a rule; up to 45 days when a case needs closer examination. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area.
Czech missions in Sri Lanka
The Czech Republic has 1 mission in Sri Lanka. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Colombo.
Czech citizens travelling to Sri Lanka
Czech RepublicSri Lanka Visa on arrival Sri Lanka visa for citizens of Czech Republic
Travel advice for the Czech Republic
- 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 the Czech Republic can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates the Czech Republic at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 7 January 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the Czech Republic (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the Czech Republic (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Sri Lankan citizens can stay in the Czech Republic
How long Sri Lankan citizens may stay in the Czech Republic is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Sri Lankan citizens apply
The Czech Republic has no embassy or career consulate in Sri Lanka, and its honorary consulate in Colombo normally does not issue visas. Sri Lankan citizens apply through a mission of the Czech Republic accredited to Sri Lanka from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents the Czech Republic for visas; the official visa portal of the Czech Republic names the right place.
the Czech Republic and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by the Czech Republic lets Sri Lankan citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to the Czech Republic when it is the main destination of the trip.
The Czech Republic’s neighbours for Sri Lankan citizens
Poland, Germany, Slovakia and Austria require Sri Lankan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Czech citizens travelling to Sri Lanka
Czech citizens can get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for the Czech Republic?
Sri Lankan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Czech Republic.
Is there an embassy of the Czech Republic in Sri Lanka?
No. The Czech Republic has no embassy in Sri Lanka, only honorary consulates in Colombo.
How much does the Czech Republic tourist visa cost?
The Czech Republic’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: 15 calendar days as a rule; up to 45 days when a case needs closer examination.
Do Czech citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Czech citizens can get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Sri Lankan citizens enter the Czech Republic visa-free?
No; Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for the Czech Republic obtained in advance.
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.