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πŸ‡±πŸ‡° Does a Sri Lankan need a visa for Pakistan πŸ‡΅πŸ‡°?

e-Visa

Yes, online (e-Visa). Sri Lankan passport holders need a visa for Pakistan, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

Rule updated from Wikipedia's β€œVisa requirements for Sri Lankan citizens” (checked 2026-10-04); the older passport-index dataset (January 2025) listed ETA required. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Pakistan or its official government website before you travel.

⚠ U.S. State Department travel advisory for Pakistan: Level 3: Reconsider Travel (updated 3 March 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.

What this means for your trip

An e-Visa is applied for on the destination's official government website. You upload your passport scan and photo, pay online and receive an approval letter by email.

Apply well before departure and print the approval; use only the official portal, as many look-alike sites charge extra.

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.

Pakistan at a glance

Capital: Islamabad Β· Currency: Pakistani rupee (PKR, ₨) Β· Official languages: English, Urdu Β· Calling code: +92

Plugs and voltage

Your plugs fit: every plug type used in Sri Lanka (D, G, M) works with sockets in Pakistan.

More about entering Pakistan β†’

Easier destinations near Pakistan for Sri Lankan passport holders

The other way round

πŸ‡΅πŸ‡° Pakistani passport holders visiting Sri Lanka: Pakistani passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka, usually at the airport or land border.

The Sri Lankan passport at a glance

19visa-free
2ETA
14visa on arrival
56e-Visa
107visa required

All destinations for Sri Lanka passport holders β†’ Β· Who needs a visa for Pakistan β†’

Questions

Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Pakistan?

Sri Lankan passport holders need a visa for Pakistan, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

Does a Pakistani need a visa for Sri Lanka?

Pakistani passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka, usually at the airport or land border.