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🇱🇰 Does a Sri Lankan need a visa for Germany 🇩🇪?
Yes. Sri Lankan passport holders need a visa for Germany, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Germany before travelling.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Sri Lankan citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Germany or its official government website before you travel.
Germany is in the Schengen Area. A short-stay Schengen visa issued by any of its 29 member countries covers all of them for up to 90 days in any 180-day period; apply to the country where you will spend the most time, or to your first entry country if the stays are equal.
What this means for your trip
You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.
Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.
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.
Where to apply in Sri Lanka
If you live in Sri Lanka, visas for Germany are issued by its missions there. Many of them use an outsourced visa application centre: the mission's website says where to apply and which office covers your region.
- Embassy of Germany, Colombo · 40, Alfred House Avenue · colombo.diplo.de
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Germany at a glance
Capital: Berlin · Currency: Euro (EUR, €) · Official languages: German · Calling code: +49
U.S. State Department travel advisory for Germany: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (updated 13 May 2025). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
Plugs and voltage
You need a travel adapter: Germany uses plug types C, F, Sri Lanka uses D, G, M.
Your embassy in Germany
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Germany, contact the embassy of Sri Lanka:
- Embassy of Sri Lanka in Germany · Niklasstraße 19 · srilanka-botschaft.de
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
The other way round
🇩🇪 German passport holders visiting Sri Lanka: German passport holders do not need a visa for Sri Lanka, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) online before travelling.
The Sri Lankan passport at a glance
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Questions
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Germany?
Sri Lankan passport holders need a visa for Germany, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Germany before travelling.
Does a German need a visa for Sri Lanka?
German passport holders do not need a visa for Sri Lanka, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) online before travelling.