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🇮🇷 Does an Iranian need a visa for Sri Lanka 🇱🇰?

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, Iran uses C, F. Mains voltage differs (Sri Lanka: 230 V; Iran: 220 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

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Easier destinations near Sri Lanka for Iranian passport holders

• 🇦🇲 Armenia — Visa-free 90 days
• 🇬🇪 Georgia — Visa-free 45 days
• 🇮🇶 Iraq — Visa-free 30 days
• 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan — Visa-free 14 days
• 🇲🇾 Malaysia — Visa-free 14 days
• 🇹🇯 Tajikistan — Visa-free 30 days
• 🇹🇷 Turkey — Visa-free 90 days

The other way round

🇱🇰 Sri Lankan passport holders visiting Iran: Sri Lankan passport holders need a visa for Iran, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

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