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Egypt visa for Sri Lankan citizens
Entry requirement
Egypt requires Sri Lankan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Egypt visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Egypt visa?
Tourist visa issued by an Egyptian embassy or consulate
Key facts
- Processing time
- Set by each mission. The Egyptian consulate in Washington allows at least 10 business days, and 6 to 8 weeks for nationalities needing prior security approval.
Processing time, as Egypt states it: Set by each mission. The Egyptian consulate in Washington allows at least 10 business days, and 6 to 8 weeks for nationalities needing prior security approval.
Egyptian missions in Sri Lanka
- Embassy of Egypt in Colombo
No. 39, Dr. Lester James Peiris Mawatha, Colombo 05
Egypt has 1 mission in Sri Lanka, with its embassy in Colombo.
Egyptian citizens travelling to Sri Lanka
EgyptSri Lanka Visa on arrival Sri Lanka visa for citizens of Egypt
Travel advice for Egypt
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Sri Lanka to Egypt, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Egypt at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 14 July 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Egypt (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Egypt (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Sri Lankan citizens can stay in Egypt
How long Sri Lankan citizens may stay in Egypt 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 Egyptian embassy in Colombo, or to a visa centre acting for Egypt; fees, documents and processing times are published by Egypt.
Egypt’s neighbours for Sri Lankan citizens
Sudan and Palestine require Sri Lankan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Egyptian citizens travelling to Sri Lanka
Egyptian 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 Egypt?
Egypt requires Sri Lankan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Egyptian embassy in Sri Lanka?
The Egyptian embassy in Sri Lanka is in Colombo.
Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Egyptian citizens receive their visa for Sri Lanka at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Sri Lankan citizens enter Egypt visa-free?
No; Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Egypt 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.