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Sri Lanka visa for Turkish citizens
Entry requirement
Turkish citizens can get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at srilanka.org.tr
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)
- Student visa Maximum stay: One year per visa, renewable for the length of studies
- Work visa Maximum stay: One year or the period recommended by the authority, renewable
- Digital nomad visa Maximum stay: Up to 12 months per visa, renewable annually
- Tourist visa Maximum stay: 30 days from arrival; extendable inside Sri Lanka (published fee bands run to day 270)
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).
Sri Lankan citizens travelling to Turkey
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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.
Turkish citizens planning a trip to Sri Lanka can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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).
Good to know
How long Turkish citizens can stay in Sri Lanka
Turkish citizens may stay in Sri Lanka for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Sri Lanka.
How Turkish citizens apply
Turkish citizens receive the visa for Sri Lanka at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Sri Lankan citizens travelling to Turkey
Sri Lankan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Turkey.
Frequently asked questions
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Turkish citizens can get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can Turkish citizens stay in Sri Lanka?
Turkish citizens can stay in Sri Lanka for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Turkey?
Sri Lankan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Turkey.
Can Turkish citizens enter Sri Lanka visa-free?
No; Turkish citizens need a visa on arrival in 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.