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On arrival
AStay 30 days
Policy · Sri LankaPassport Atlas
Pakistan passport to Sri Lanka
Pakistan 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
eVisa
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Key facts
- Sri Lanka lets 193 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Pakistan is one of them.
- Pakistan passports get “On arrival” at 17 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Sri Lanka passports get “eVisa” in Pakistan.
Nearby passports travelling to Sri Lanka
Open to Pakistan 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
PakistanSri Lanka- Typical duration
- 3.4 hours
- From
- KHI
- To
- CMB
Airlines 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.
Pakistan
Country profile
Capital
Islamabad
Population
241.5 million
Area
803,940 km²
Currency
Pakistani rupee PKR
Languages
English, Urdu
Time zone
UTC+05:00
Foreign-born
4.2 million · 2024
Migrant share
1.7%
Ethnic groups
- Punjabi44.7%
- Pashtun15.4%
- Sindhi14.1%
- Saraiki8.4%
- Muhajirs7.6%
- other6.3%
- Other3.6%
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.
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
Pakistan · On arrival
FAQ
Does a Pakistan 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 Pakistan?
The reverse result is “eVisa”.
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.