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๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Sri Lanka visa requirements for Singaporean citizens

Visa-free ยท 30 days

No visa needed โ€” Singaporean citizens can stay in Sri Lanka visa-free for up to 30 days.

Entry rules for Singapore passport holders

Holders of a valid passport from Singapore can travel to Sri Lanka for tourism or short business trips without applying for a visa, for stays of up to 30 days. You'll typically just need a passport valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date, and you may be asked to show proof of onward travel or sufficient funds at the border.

The 30-day limit applies to the visit itself โ€” if you plan to stay longer, work, or study in Sri Lanka, you'll need to apply for the appropriate visa or permit before traveling.

Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Sri Lanka immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.

How this compares

The Singaporean passport ranks #4 worldwide, opening 165 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (130 visa-free, 27 with a visa on arrival and 8 with an eTA). Sri Lanka is one of them.

The arrangement is reciprocal: Sri Lankan citizens traveling to Singapore face the same requirement (visa-free ยท 30 days).

Across Southern Asia as a whole, 6 of 9 destinations are open to Singaporean travelers without arranging a visa in advance.

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About Sri Lanka

Capital
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
Region
Southern Asia
Currency
Sri Lankan rupee (Rs เถปเท”)
Languages
Sinhala, Tamil

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Frequently asked questions

Do Singaporean citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?

No visa needed โ€” Singaporean citizens can stay in Sri Lanka visa-free for up to 30 days.

How long can Singaporean citizens stay in Sri Lanka without a visa?

Singaporean citizens can stay in Sri Lanka for up to 30 days visa-free. Longer stays require a visa or residence permit arranged in advance.

What currency is used in Sri Lanka?

The currency in Sri Lanka is the Sri Lankan rupee (Rs เถปเท”). The capital city is Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte.

Is this information up to date?

Current status: Visa-free ยท 30 days for Singaporean citizens traveling to Sri Lanka. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Sri Lanka embassy or immigration authority before booking.

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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.