ENRU
Home  ›  Bulgaria  ›  Sri Lanka
Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do Bulgaria citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?

Visa on arrival

Bulgaria citizens can get a visa on arrival for Sri Lanka — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.

Check a visa → Sri Lanka → Bulgaria
VISAXSJul 2026
→
Visa on arrival
Bulgaria → Sri Lanka
✓allowed

Everything for your trip to Sri Lanka

Flights

Compare airfares and find the cheapest.

Explore

Hotels

Stays for any budget.

Explore

Travel insurance

Coverage for your whole trip.

Explore

Visa assistance

Help with the application, online.

Explore

Partner links — we may earn a commission at no cost to you.

Bulgaria vs Sri Lanka: passport comparison

Bulgaria

118

visa-free countries

Global rank: #35 · mobility 167

Sri Lanka

19

visa-free countries

Global rank: #180 · mobility 71.4
17

countries both Bulgaria and Sri Lanka can enter visa-free together

Sri Lanka: good to know

Colombo

Capital

Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)

Currency

Sri Lanka Time (UTC+5:30)

Time zone

+94

Calling code

Where else Bulgaria goes visa-free

→ AlbaniaVisa-free · 90 days → → AndorraVisa-free · 90 days → → AngolaVisa-free · 30 days → → Antigua and BarbudaVisa-free · 180 days → → ArgentinaVisa-free · 90 days → → ArmeniaVisa-free · 180 days → → AustriaVisa-free · 90 days → → BahamasVisa-free · 90 days → → BarbadosVisa-free · 90 days →
Check another route

Documents you'll usually need for Sri Lanka

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa on arrival

Issued at the border on arrival

Frequently asked

Do Bulgaria citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Bulgaria citizens can get a visa on arrival for Sri Lanka — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.
Which passport is stronger — Bulgaria or Sri Lanka?
The Bulgaria passport is stronger: 118 visa-free countries versus 19. Global rank: Bulgaria #35, Sri Lanka #180.
Where can Bulgaria and Sri Lanka citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 17 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Sri Lanka?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Bulgaria and Sri Lanka?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Bulgaria passport ranking

Where else the Bulgaria passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

View the passport →