Vanuatu
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka visa for citizens of Vanuatu
Entry requirement
Sri Lanka issues citizens of Vanuatu a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
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).
Sri Lankan citizens travelling to Vanuatu
Sri LankaVanuatu Visa-free, 120 days Vanuatu visa for citizens of Sri Lanka
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 Vanuatu 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long citizens of Vanuatu can stay in Sri Lanka
Citizens of Vanuatu may stay in Sri Lanka for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Sri Lanka.
How citizens of Vanuatu apply
Citizens of Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu
Sri Lankan citizens do not need a visa for Vanuatu: stays of up to 120 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Vanuatu need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka issues citizens of Vanuatu a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
How long can citizens of Vanuatu stay in Sri Lanka?
Citizens of Vanuatu can stay in Sri Lanka for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Vanuatu?
Sri Lankan citizens do not need a visa for Vanuatu: stays of up to 120 days are visa-free.
Can citizens of Vanuatu enter Sri Lanka visa-free?
No; citizens of Vanuatu 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.