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Sri Lanka passport to Italy
Sri Lanka passport holders need a visa for Italy, applied for at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travel.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
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Key facts
- Italy lets 93 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Sri Lanka is not one of them.
- Sri Lanka passports get “Visa required” at 104 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Italy passports get “On arrival” in Sri Lanka.
Nearby passports travelling to Italy
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 3 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
Sri LankaItaly- Typical duration
- 9.7 hours
- From
- CMB
- To
- FCO
Airlines Alitalia, Malaysia 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.
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.
Italy
Country profile
Capital
Rome
Population
58.9 million
Area
301,230 km²
Currency
Euro EUR
Languages
Italian
Time zone
UTC+01:00
Foreign-born
6.6 million · 2024
Migrant share
11%
Ethnic groups
Italian
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 C / Type L
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 118
Dialing code
+39
Airports
FCO · MXP · VCE · BLQ
Highlights
- Colosseum
- Grand Canal
- Duomo
- Pompeii
- Cinque Terre
Sri Lanka · Visa required
FAQ
Does a Sri Lanka passport need a visa for Italy?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa required”. confirm length of stay with the destination. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
No single stay length is recorded. Check Italy immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Italy typically wants about 3 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Italy mission.
What about a Italy passport entering Sri Lanka?
The reverse result is “On arrival”.
How do you apply for Italy as a visitor?
Schengen short-stay (type C)：90 days in any 180-day period。Apply at a Schengen consulate or visa centre in your country of residence, with biometrics, for the main destination. Visa-exempt passports use the EES entry/exit system. ETIAS will apply on the EU timetable — confirm whether your passport is in scope before travel.