Sri Lanka
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Japan visa for Sri Lankan citizens
Entry requirement
Japan requires Sri Lankan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Japan visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at lk.emb-japan.go.jp
Which Japan visa?
Temporary Visitor (short-term stay: tourism, business, visits)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days per entry, as granted by the immigration officer
- Processing time
- About one week for a complete visa application
Japan’s official site for the tourist visa is services.digital.go.jp. Processing time, as Japan states it: About one week for a complete visa application. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days per entry, as granted by the immigration officer.
Japanese missions in Sri Lanka
Japan has 1 mission in Sri Lanka, with its embassy in Colombo.
Japanese citizens travelling to Sri Lanka
JapanSri Lanka Visa on arrival Sri Lanka visa for citizens of Japan
Travel advice for Japan
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- 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 Japan, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Japan at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 14 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Japan (updated 28 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Japan (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 Japan
How long Sri Lankan citizens may stay in Japan 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 Japanese embassy in Colombo, or to a visa centre acting for Japan; fees, documents and processing times are published by Japan.
Japanese citizens travelling to Sri Lanka
Japanese 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 Japan?
Japan requires Sri Lankan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Japanese embassy in Sri Lanka?
The Japanese embassy in Sri Lanka is in Colombo.
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Japanese citizens receive their visa for Sri Lanka at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Sri Lankan citizens enter Japan visa-free?
No; Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Japan 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.