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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Costa Rica citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?

Visa on arrival

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

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Costa Rica vs Sri Lanka: passport comparison

Costa Rica

91

visa-free countries

Global rank: #62 · mobility 147.3

Sri Lanka

19

visa-free countries

Global rank: #180 · mobility 71.4
13

countries both Costa Rica and Sri Lanka can enter visa-free together

Costa Rica + Sri Lanka: passport compatibility

49%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Costa Rica and Sri Lanka travel together — by entry type:

13 both visa-free
18 both visa on arrival
35 both e-visa / eTA
30 both need a visa
101 access differs

Where Costa Rica and Sri Lanka can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (13)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Only Sri Lanka is visa-free (6)

How the entry rule changed: Costa Rica → Sri Lanka

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Costa Rica → Sri Lanka rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

2rule changes for the Costa Rica passport, 1 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

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 Costa Rica goes visa-free

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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 Costa Rica citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Costa Rica citizens can get a visa on arrival for Sri Lanka — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.
Which passport is stronger — Costa Rica or Sri Lanka?
The Costa Rica passport is stronger: 91 visa-free countries versus 19. Global rank: Costa Rica #62, Sri Lanka #180.
Where can Costa Rica and Sri Lanka citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 13 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 Costa Rica and Sri Lanka?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Costa Rica passport ranking

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