Sri Lanka
India
India visa for Sri Lankan citizens
Entry requirement
Sri Lankan citizens need an e-Visa for India, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- 4 missions
- Visa guide
- India visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at hcicolombo.gov.in
Which India visa?
India e-Visa (e-Tourist, e-Business, e-Medical and other sub-categories)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit
- Processing time
- Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours
India’s official site for the e-Visa is indianvisaonline.gov.in. Processing time, as India states it: Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours. Longest stay on the e-Visa: e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit.
Indian missions in Sri Lanka
- High Commission of India in Kandy
Rajapihilla Mawatha, Kandy
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- Consulate General of India in Jaffna
14 Maruthady Lane, Nallur, Jaffna, Sri Lanka
- Consulate General of India in Hambantota
107-B, New Road, Hambantota Sri Lanka
All missions of India in Sri Lanka
India has 4 missions in Sri Lanka, with its embassy in Kandy. Consulates: Jaffna and Hambantota.
Indian citizens travelling to Sri Lanka
IndiaSri Lanka Visa on arrival Sri Lanka visa for citizens of India
Travel advice for India
- 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.
For a trip from Sri Lanka to India, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates India at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 15 June 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of India (updated 7 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of India (updated 14 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Sri Lankan citizens can stay in India
Sri Lankan citizens may stay in India for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to India.
How Sri Lankan citizens apply
The e-Visa for India is applied for online on its official government portal; Sri Lankan citizens carry the approval when they travel.
India’s neighbours for Sri Lankan citizens
China and Bangladesh require Sri Lankan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Indian citizens travelling to Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka issues Indian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for India?
Sri Lankan citizens need an e-Visa for India, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.
How long can Sri Lankan citizens stay in India?
Sri Lankan citizens can stay in India for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Indian embassy in Sri Lanka?
The Indian embassy in Sri Lanka is in Kandy; there are also consulates in Jaffna and Hambantota.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka issues Indian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Sri Lankan citizens enter India visa-free?
No; Sri Lankan citizens need an e-Visa for India.
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.