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🇦🇪 Does an Emirati need a visa for Sri Lanka 🇱🇰?

What this means for your trip

A visa on arrival is issued at the port of entry. Expect a fee, a passport photo and sometimes proof of onward travel and accommodation.

Not every airport or land border issues it, and some nationalities are sent to secondary checks; confirm the entry point before you 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

Some of your plugs fit (G); for type C plugs bring a travel adapter for Sri Lanka's sockets (D, G, M). Mains voltage differs (Sri Lanka: 230 V; the United Arab Emirates: 220 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

More about entering Sri Lanka →

Your embassy in Sri Lanka

If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Sri Lanka, contact the embassy of the United Arab Emirates:

• Embassy of the United Arab Emirates, Colombo · 44 Sir Ernesrt De Silva Mawatha,Colombo 7 · mofaic.gov.ae

Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.

Easier destinations near Sri Lanka for Emirati passport holders

• 🇮🇷 Iran — Visa-free 15 days
• 🇵🇰 Pakistan — Visa-free 90 days
• 🇦🇲 Armenia — Visa-free 180 days
• 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan — Visa-free 90 days
• 🇧🇭 Bahrain — Visa-free
• 🇧🇳 Brunei — Visa-free 30 days
• 🇨🇳 China — Visa-free 30 days
• 🇬🇪 Georgia — Visa-free 90 days

The other way round

🇱🇰 Sri Lankan passport holders visiting the United Arab Emirates: Sri Lankan passport holders need a visa for the United Arab Emirates, applied for at an embassy or consulate of the United Arab Emirates before travelling.

The Emirati passport at a glance

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