Sri Lanka
South Korea
South Korea visa for Sri Lankan citizens
Entry requirement
Sri Lankan citizens need an e-Visa for South Korea, applied for online before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- South Korea visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at overseas.mofa.go.kr
Which South Korea visa?
C-3 short-term visit visa (C-3-9 ordinary tourist, C-3-1 general)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days
- Fee
- US$40
- Processing time
- Set by the Korean embassy or consulate where you apply; check its processing time and apply well before travel
All visa types for South Korea
South Korea’s tourist visa costs US$40 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is visa.go.kr. Processing time, as South Korea states it: Set by the Korean embassy or consulate where you apply; check its processing time and apply well before travel. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days.
South Korean missions in Sri Lanka
- Embassy of South Korea in Colombo
No. 98, Dharmapala Mawatha, Colombo 7, Sri Lanka
South Korea has 1 mission in Sri Lanka, with its embassy in Colombo.
South Korean citizens travelling to Sri Lanka
South KoreaSri Lanka Visa on arrival Sri Lanka visa for citizens of South Korea
Travel advice for South Korea
- 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.
Before travelling from Sri Lanka to South Korea, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates South Korea at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 27 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to South Korea (updated 14 May 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for South Korea (updated 4 November 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Sri Lankan citizens can stay in South Korea
How long Sri Lankan citizens may stay in South Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Sri Lankan citizens apply
The e-Visa for South Korea is applied for online on its official government portal; Sri Lankan citizens carry the approval when they travel.
South Korea’s neighbours for Sri Lankan citizens
North Korea requires Sri Lankan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
South Korean citizens travelling to Sri Lanka
South Korean citizens can get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for South Korea?
Sri Lankan citizens need an e-Visa for South Korea, applied for online before travel.
Where is the South Korean embassy in Sri Lanka?
The South Korean embassy in Sri Lanka is in Colombo.
How much does the South Korea tourist visa cost?
South Korea’s official sources give a standard fee of US$40 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Set by the Korean embassy or consulate where you apply; check its processing time and apply well before travel.
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?
South Korean citizens can get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Sri Lankan citizens enter South Korea visa-free?
No; Sri Lankan citizens need an e-Visa for South Korea.
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.