Sri LankaIreland

Ireland visa for Sri Lankan citizens

Visa required

Sri Lankan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Ireland.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Ireland visa?

Short stay 'C' visit visa (tourism)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days; the immigration officer at the border writes the permitted date on the landing stamp and may give less.
Fee
€60
Processing time
Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking.

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All visa types for Ireland

For the tourist visa, Ireland’s official sources give a standard fee of €60, and applications are made on visas.inis.gov.ie. Processing time, as Ireland states it: Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days; the immigration officer at the border writes the permitted date on the landing stamp and may give less.

Where Sri Lankan citizens apply for a visa for Ireland

Ireland has no embassy or consulate in Sri Lanka on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

Measured from Colombo, Irish embassies and consulates are closest in Mumbai, India (1,546 km), Singapore (2,734 km) and Hanoi, Vietnam (3,205 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Sri Lanka is decided by Ireland, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Irish citizens travelling to Sri Lanka

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Travel advice for Ireland

  • 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 Ireland can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Ireland at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 19 March 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Ireland (updated 4 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Ireland (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Sri Lankan citizens can stay in Ireland

How long Sri Lankan citizens may stay in Ireland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Sri Lankan citizens apply

Ireland has no embassy or career consulate in Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan citizens apply through a mission of Ireland accredited to Sri Lanka from abroad; the official visa portal of Ireland names the right place.

Ireland’s neighbours for Sri Lankan citizens

The United Kingdom requires Sri Lankan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Irish citizens travelling to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka issues Irish 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 Ireland?

Sri Lankan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Ireland.

Is there an embassy of Ireland in Sri Lanka?

No. Ireland has no embassy in Sri Lanka. The nearest Irish consulate general is in Mumbai, India, 1,546 km from Colombo.

How much does the Ireland tourist visa cost?

Ireland’s official sources give a standard fee of €60 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking.

Do Irish citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka issues Irish 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 Ireland visa-free?

No; Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Ireland 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.