Sri Lanka
Turkey
Turkey visa for Sri Lankan citizens
Entry requirement
Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Turkey, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Turkey visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at kolombo-be.mfa.gov.tr
Which Turkey visa?
Sticker visa for tourism and business visits (Turkish mission)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days per visa; never more than 90 days within 180 days.
- Processing time
- Apply at least one month before travel, as recommended by the Ministry.
Processing time, as Turkey states it: Apply at least one month before travel, as recommended by the Ministry. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days per visa; never more than 90 days within 180 days.
Turkish missions in Sri Lanka
Turkey has 1 mission in Sri Lanka, with its embassy in Colombo.
Turkish citizens travelling to Sri Lanka
TurkeySri Lanka Visa on arrival Sri Lanka visa for citizens of Turkey
Travel advice for Turkey
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- 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.
For a trip from Sri Lanka to Turkey, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Turkey at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Turkey (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Turkey (updated 6 November 2026).
Good to know
How long Sri Lankan citizens can stay in Turkey
How long Sri Lankan citizens may stay in Turkey 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 Turkish embassy in Colombo, or to a visa centre acting for Turkey; fees, documents and processing times are published by Turkey.
Turkey’s neighbours for Sri Lankan citizens
Georgia, Greece, Armenia and Bulgaria require Sri Lankan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Turkish citizens travelling to Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka issues Turkish 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 Turkey?
Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Turkey, obtained before travel.
Where is the Turkish embassy in Sri Lanka?
The Turkish embassy in Sri Lanka is in Colombo.
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka issues Turkish 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 Turkey visa-free?
No; Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Turkey 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.