Sri Lanka
United Kingdom
United Kingdom visa for Sri Lankan citizens
Entry requirement
Sri Lankan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- United Kingdom visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at gov.uk
Which United Kingdom visa?
Standard Visitor visa (tourism)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 6 months per visit
- Fee
- £135
- Processing time
- Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment
All visa types for the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom’s tourist visa costs £135 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is gov.uk. Processing time, as the United Kingdom states it: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 6 months per visit.
British missions in Sri Lanka
- High Commission of the United Kingdom in Colombo
Bauddhaloka Mawatha 389, 00700 Colombo 07
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The United Kingdom has 1 mission in Sri Lanka, with its embassy in Colombo.
British citizens travelling to Sri Lanka
United KingdomSri Lanka Visa on arrival Sri Lanka visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
Travel advice for the United Kingdom
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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.
Sri Lankan citizens planning a trip to the United Kingdom can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates the United Kingdom at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Kingdom (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Sri Lankan citizens can stay in the United Kingdom
How long Sri Lankan citizens may stay in the United Kingdom 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 British embassy in Colombo, or to a visa centre acting for the United Kingdom; fees, documents and processing times are published by the United Kingdom.
The United Kingdom’s neighbours for Sri Lankan citizens
Ireland requires Sri Lankan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
British citizens travelling to Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka issues British 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 the United Kingdom?
Sri Lankan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
Where is the British embassy in Sri Lanka?
The British embassy in Sri Lanka is in Colombo.
How much does the United Kingdom tourist visa cost?
The United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £135 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment.
Do British citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka issues British 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 the United Kingdom visa-free?
No; Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom 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.