Sri Lanka Visa Requirements for Pakistani Citizens (2026)
Pakistani citizens can get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka. Maximum stay: 30 days. Every number on this page carries the date we last verified it.
Required documents
Document list is being verified against the official portal — check the government site before applying.
Fees & processing
| Processing | ~30 working days |
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Watch out for
ETA holders must be able to show (i) a valid onward/return ticket, and (ii) evidence of sufficient funds to cover the cost of stay in Sri Lanka.
Policy updates affecting this route
- · confirmedA paid tourist Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) was required → From 25 May 2026 the tourist ETA is fee-free for 40 nationalities incl. China, for 30 days; the ETA itself is still mandatory before travel — Sri Lanka makes the tourist ETA free for 40 countries
Frequently asked
How long can Pakistani citizens stay in Sri Lanka?
Up to 30 days.
Where do I apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://www.srilankaevisa.lk
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — www.srilankaevisa.lk.
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Pakistani citizens” and “Visa policy of Sri Lanka”, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 — attribution, not copied text.
Last verified: . Entries, fees and rules change — confirm on the official portal before you travel.
This is general travel information, not legal or immigration advice. Rules change and enforcement varies at the border — always confirm on the official portal before you travel.