VisaBuddy / United States passport / Sri Lanka

🇺🇸 Do United States citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?

United States citizens can get a visa easily (such as a visa on arrival or an eVisa) to visit Sri Lanka. Typical allowed stay: 30 days.

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Easy visa needed

United States → Sri Lanka
RequirementVisa on arrival
Allowed stay30 days
Details30 days No
What to doYou don't need a visa before you fly. You get it at the border. Carry passport photos, the fee in cash, and a hotel or return booking.
Requirements
  • Obtain the visa at the port of entry. No prior application is needed.
  • Bring the fee in cash (local currency or USD) and one or two passport photos.
  • Have a hotel booking or proof of onward travel ready.
  • Queues can be long, so allow extra time on arrival.
Source: Wikipedia (cites embassies / IATA Timatic)

Where else can United States passport holders go?

🇹🇭 Thailand🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇯🇵 Japan🇫🇷 France🇸🇬 Singapore🇲🇾 Malaysia🇹🇷 Turkey🇮🇩 Indonesia🇪🇸 Spain🇮🇹 Italy🇦🇺 Australia🇨🇦 Canada🇩🇪 Germany🇵🇹 Portugal🇬🇷 Greece🇻🇳 Vietnam🇶🇦 Qatar🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

All destinations for United States passport holders

Visiting Sri Lanka from other countries

🇮🇳 India🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇳🇬 Nigeria🇵🇭 Philippines🇵🇰 Pakistan🇨🇳 China🇧🇷 Brazil🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France🇨🇦 Canada🇦🇺 Australia

Visa information is indicative. Always confirm with the official embassy before you travel.