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🇩🇿 Does an Algerian need a visa for Sri Lanka 🇱🇰?
No visa, but an ETA. Algerian passport holders do not need a visa for Sri Lanka, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) online before travelling.
Rule updated from Wikipedia's “Visa requirements for Algerian citizens” (checked 2026-10-04); the older passport-index dataset (January 2025) listed Visa on arrival. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Sri Lanka or its official government website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
An ETA (electronic travel authorisation) is not a visa: it is an online pre-screening that airlines check before boarding.
It is normally approved within minutes to a few days; apply before you book non-refundable travel.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
Sri Lanka at a glance
Capital: Colombo · Currency: Sri Lankan rupee (LKR, Rs රු) · Official languages: Sinhala, Tamil · Calling code: +94
U.S. State Department travel advisory for Sri Lanka: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (updated 9 October 2025). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
Plugs and voltage
You need a travel adapter: Sri Lanka uses plug types D, G, M, Algeria uses C, E, F.
More about entering Sri Lanka →
Easier destinations near Sri Lanka for Algerian passport holders
- 🇭🇰 Hong Kong — Visa-free 14 days
- 🇲🇾 Malaysia — Visa-free 90 days
- 🇸🇾 Syria — Visa-free
The other way round
🇱🇰 Sri Lankan passport holders visiting Algeria: Sri Lankan passport holders need a visa for Algeria, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Algeria before travelling.
The Algerian passport at a glance
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Questions
Do Algerian citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Algerian passport holders do not need a visa for Sri Lanka, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) online before travelling.
Does a Sri Lankan need a visa for Algeria?
Sri Lankan passport holders need a visa for Algeria, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Algeria before travelling.