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Sri Lanka passport to South Africa
Sri Lanka passport holders need a visa for South Africa, applied for at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travel.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
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Key facts
- South Africa 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, South Africa passports get “On arrival” in Sri Lanka.
Nearby passports travelling to South Africa
Open to Sri Lanka passports near South Africa
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
Connection likely
Sri LankaSouth Africa- Typical duration
- 10.8 hours
- From
- CMB · HRI · RML
- To
- JNB · CPT · DUR
Usual hubs
United Arab Emirates · 14.4 hours
Qatar · 14.6 hours
Singapore · 16.5 hours
Duration 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.
South Africa
Country profile
Capital
Pretoria
Population
63.1 million
Area
1,219,912 km²
Currency
South African rand ZAR
Languages
English, Zulu, Afrikaans
Time zone
UTC+02:00
Foreign-born
2.6 million · 2024
Migrant share
4.1%
Ethnic groups · 2021
- Black African80.9%
- Colored8.8%
- White7.8%
- Indian/Asian2.6%
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 M / Type N
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Left
Emergency
Police 10111 · Ambulance 10177
Dialing code
+27
Airports
JNB · CPT · DUR · MQP
Highlights
- Table Mountain
- Kruger
- Robben Island
- Garden Route
Sri Lanka · Visa required
FAQ
Does a Sri Lanka passport need a visa for South Africa?
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 South Africa immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
South Africa typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a South Africa mission.
What about a South Africa passport entering Sri Lanka?
The reverse result is “On arrival”.
How do you apply for South Africa as a visitor?
Visitor visa：Often 30–90 days。File funds, itinerary and invitation at a mission or visa centre.