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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do Maldives citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?

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

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Maldives vs Sri Lanka: passport comparison

Maldives

54

visa-free countries

Global rank: #101 · mobility 104.8

Sri Lanka

19

visa-free countries

Global rank: #180 · mobility 71.4
19

countries both Maldives 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 Maldives goes visa-free

→ Antigua and BarbudaVisa-free · 180 days → → AzerbaijanVisa-free · 90 days → → BahamasVisa-free · 90 days → → BangladeshVisa-free · 90 days → → BarbadosVisa-free · 180 days → → BelizeVisa-free · 90 days → → BhutanVisa-free · 14 days → → BotswanaVisa-free · 90 days → → BruneiVisa-free · 14 days →
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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 Maldives citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Maldives citizens can get a visa on arrival for Sri Lanka — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.
Which passport is stronger — Maldives or Sri Lanka?
The Maldives passport is stronger: 54 visa-free countries versus 19. Global rank: Maldives #101, Sri Lanka #180.
Where can Maldives and Sri Lanka citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 19 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 Maldives and Sri Lanka?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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