Do citizens of Iran need a visa for Sri Lanka?

Visa on arrival· 30 days

No visa is needed in advance. Iran passport holders get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka. The stay is limited to 30 days.

Entry rule: Visa on arrival
Length of stay: 30 days
Where to get it: At the border, on arrival
Last checked: Nov 9, 2026

Visa rules change often. Always confirm with the official embassy or government site before you travel. Source: Passport Index dataset (MIT), refreshed Nov 9, 2026.

Document checklist: Iran → Sri Lanka

General guidance for a short trip. Requirements change, so confirm with the official sources linked below.

Passport valid for at least 6 months after your trip, with 2 blank pages.
You can stay up to 30 days without a visa.
Visa fee in cash (usually USD or EUR) for the visa on arrival.
Recent passport photos.
Return or onward ticket.
Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation).
Proof of sufficient funds (bank statements of the last 3–6 months).
Travel medical insurance for the whole stay.

Only use the official government portal. Many look-alike sites charge extra.

Sri Lanka missions in Iran

Sri Lanka has no resident embassy or consulate in Iran on record. The nearest Sri Lanka mission is in Kuwait City, Kuwait, about 770 km away.

EmbassyKuwait City

Embassy of Sri Lanka, Kuwait City

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Address

شارع عبد الله علي دشتي 52, الجابرية - قطعة 10, Kuwait City

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Iran missions in Sri Lanka

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Iran embassy & consulates in Sri Lanka

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