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On arrival
AStay 30 days
Policy · Sri LankaPassport Atlas
United Kingdom passport to Sri Lanka
United Kingdom passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka, usually for 30 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa required
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Key facts
- Sri Lanka lets 193 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — United Kingdom is one of them.
- United Kingdom passports get “On arrival” at 32 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Sri Lanka passports get “Visa required” in United Kingdom.
Nearby passports travelling to Sri Lanka
Open to United Kingdom passports near Sri Lanka
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Direct flights
United KingdomSri Lanka- Typical duration
- 11.1 hours
- From
- LHR
- To
- CMB
Airlines SriLankan Airlines
Search live faresDuration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
United Kingdom
Country profile
Capital
London
Population
68.3 million
Area
244,820 km²
Currency
British pound GBP
Languages
English
Time zone
UTC+00:00
Foreign-born
11.8 million · 2024
Migrant share
17.1%
Ethnic groups · 2011
- White87.2%
- other3.7%
- Black/African/Caribbean/black British3%
- Asian/Asian British: Indian2.3%
- mixed2%
- Asian/Asian British: Pakistani1.9%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Sri Lanka
Country profile
Capital
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
Population
21.8 million
Area
65,610 km²
Currency
Sri Lankan rupee LKR
Languages
Sinhala, Tamil
Time zone
UTC+05:30
Foreign-born
40,698 · 2024
Migrant share
0.2%
Ethnic groups · 2012
- Sinhalese74.9%
- Sri Lankan Tamil11.2%
- Sri Lankan Moors9.2%
- Indian Tamil4.2%
- other0.5%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type D
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Left
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+94
Airports
CMB · HRI · RML · JAF
Highlights
- Sigiriya
- Temple of the Tooth
- Galle Fort
- Trincomalee
United Kingdom · On arrival
FAQ
Does a United Kingdom passport need a visa for Sri Lanka?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “On arrival”. typical stay 30 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 30 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Sri Lanka typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Sri Lanka mission.
What about a Sri Lanka passport entering United Kingdom?
The reverse result is “Visa required”.
How do you apply for Sri Lanka as a visitor?
ETA：Often 30 days。Apply at eta.gov.lk before boarding; the stamp is issued on arrival.