Good news for anyone planning a trip to Sri Lanka! From October 1, 2024, the visa requirement will be lifted for travelers from 35 countries, including Germany, Austria and Switzerland. But beware: anyone wishing to travel to Sri Lanka before this date will still need a visa.
The most important things at a glance:
- From October 1, 2024, citizens from 35 countries will no longer require a visa to enter Sri Lanka.
- However, a visa must still be applied for by the end of September 2024. As the online application option is currently not available, the only remaining option is the "visa on arrival" at the airport.
- From October, it will be much easier for travelers, including those from the DACH region, to enter the country.
Visa requirement will no longer apply from October 1, 2024
Are you planning a trip to Sri Lanka in the fall? If your trip takes place after September 30, 2024, you can look forward to simplified entry. From October 1, 2024, Sri Lanka will abolish the visa requirement for travelers from 35 countries, including
- Australia
- Bahrain
- Belarus
- Belgium
- China
- Denmark
- Germany
- France
- Great Britain
- India
- Italy
- Japan
- Indonesia
- Israel
- Iran
- Canada
- Kazakhstan
- Qatar
- Malaysia
- New Zealand
- Nepal
- Netherlands
- Oman
- Austria
- Poland
- Russia
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Spain
- South Korea
- Czech Republic
- Thailand
- USA
- United Arab Emirates
With the abolition of the visa requirement, demand for travel to Sri Lanka is expected to increase. Until the end of September 2024, the "visa on arrival" at the airport remains the only option for obtaining the necessary entry document. This can be purchased locally for a fee of 50 US dollars (around 46 euros).
