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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Laos citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?

Visa on arrival

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

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Laos vs Sri Lanka: passport comparison

Laos

20

visa-free countries

Global rank: #167 · mobility 75.8

Sri Lanka

19

visa-free countries

Global rank: #180 · mobility 71.4
9

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

Laos + Sri Lanka: passport compatibility

83%

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

Where Laos and Sri Lanka travel together — by entry type:

9 both visa-free
17 both visa on arrival
42 both e-visa / eTA
96 both need a visa
33 access differs

Where Laos 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 (9)

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How the entry rule changed: Laos → 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 Laos → Sri Lanka rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

1rule changes for the Laos 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 Laos 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 Laos citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Laos citizens can get a visa on arrival for Sri Lanka — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.
Which passport is stronger — Laos or Sri Lanka?
The Laos passport is stronger: 20 visa-free countries versus 19. Global rank: Laos #167, Sri Lanka #180.
Where can Laos and Sri Lanka citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 9 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 Laos and Sri Lanka?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Laos passport ranking

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

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