Sri Lanka
Russia
Russia visa for Sri Lankan citizens
Entry requirement
Russia requires Sri Lankan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Russia visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at sri-lanka.mid.ru
Which Russia visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to six months
- Processing time
- Set by the Russian mission where you apply; urgent processing costs more.
Processing time, as Russia states it: Set by the Russian mission where you apply; urgent processing costs more. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to six months.
Russian missions in Sri Lanka
Russia has 1 mission in Sri Lanka, with its embassy in Colombo.
Russian citizens travelling to Sri Lanka
RussiaSri Lanka Visa on arrival Sri Lanka visa for citizens of Russia
Travel advice for Russia
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
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 Russia, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Russia at Level 4, do not travel (updated 28 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Russia (updated 18 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Russia (updated 21 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Sri Lankan citizens can stay in Russia
How long Sri Lankan citizens may stay in Russia 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 Russian embassy in Colombo, or to a visa centre acting for Russia; fees, documents and processing times are published by Russia.
Russia’s neighbours for Sri Lankan citizens
Georgia, China, Belarus, Ukraine, Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland, Mongolia, Norway and North Korea require Sri Lankan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Russian citizens travelling to Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka issues Russian 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 Russia?
Russia requires Sri Lankan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Russian embassy in Sri Lanka?
The Russian embassy in Sri Lanka is in Colombo.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka issues Russian 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 Russia visa-free?
No; Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Russia 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.