Syria
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka visa for Syrian citizens
Entry requirement
Syrian citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Sri Lanka visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Sri Lanka visa?
Tourist Visa (short visit, issued as an ETA)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- 30 days from arrival; extendable inside Sri Lanka (published fee bands run to day 270)
Apply on Sri Lanka Electronic Travel Authorization (Department of Immigration and Emigration)
Sri Lanka’s official site for the tourist visa is eta.gov.lk. Longest stay on the tourist visa: 30 days from arrival; extendable inside Sri Lanka (published fee bands run to day 270).
Where to apply in Syria
Sri Lanka has no embassy or consulate in Syria on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Sri Lankan citizens travelling to Syria
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Travel advice for Sri Lanka
- 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.
For a trip from Syria to Sri Lanka, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Sri Lanka at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 13 October 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Sri Lanka (updated 21 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Sri Lanka (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Syrian citizens can stay in Sri Lanka
Syrian citizens may stay in Sri Lanka for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Sri Lanka.
How Syrian citizens apply
The e-Visa for Sri Lanka is applied for online on its official government portal; Syrian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Sri Lankan citizens travelling to Syria
Syria requires a visa from Sri Lankan citizens, available online as an e-Visa. The rule is the same in both directions between Syria and Sri Lanka.
Frequently asked questions
Do Syrian citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Syrian citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can Syrian citizens stay in Sri Lanka?
Syrian citizens can stay in Sri Lanka for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Sri Lanka in Syria?
No. Sri Lanka has no embassy in Syria.
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Syria?
Syria requires a visa from Sri Lankan citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can Syrian citizens enter Sri Lanka visa-free?
No; Syrian citizens need an e-Visa for Sri Lanka.
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.