Sri Lanka
South Africa
South Africa visa for Sri Lankan citizens
Entry requirement
Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for South Africa, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- South Africa visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at dirco.gov.za
Which South Africa visa?
Visitor's visa (section 11 of the Immigration Act) and visa-exempt holiday visits
Key facts
- Fee
- ZAR 425
All visa types for South Africa
South Africa’s tourist visa costs ZAR 425 at the standard rate published by its authorities.
South African missions in Sri Lanka
- High Commission of South Africa in Colombo
Rosmead Place 114, Colombo
South Africa has 1 mission in Sri Lanka, with its embassy in Colombo.
South African citizens travelling to Sri Lanka
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Travel advice for South Africa
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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.
Before travelling from Sri Lanka to South Africa, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates South Africa at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 26 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to South Africa (updated 5 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for South Africa (updated 28 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Sri Lankan citizens can stay in South Africa
How long Sri Lankan citizens may stay in South Africa 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 South African embassy in Colombo, or to a visa centre acting for South Africa; fees, documents and processing times are published by South Africa.
South Africa’s neighbours for Sri Lankan citizens
Lesotho admits Sri Lankan citizens visa-free. Eswatini requires Sri Lankan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
South African citizens travelling to Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka issues South African 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 South Africa?
Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for South Africa, obtained before travel.
Where is the South African embassy in Sri Lanka?
The South African embassy in Sri Lanka is in Colombo.
How much does the South Africa tourist visa cost?
South Africa’s official sources give a standard fee of ZAR 425 for the tourist visa.
Do South African citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka issues South African 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 South Africa visa-free?
No; Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for South Africa 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.