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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?

Visa on arrival

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

VISAXSAug 2026
Visa on arrival
New Zealand → Sri Lanka
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New Zealand vs Sri Lanka: passport comparison

New Zealand

115

visa-free countries

Global rank: #28 · mobility 168

Sri Lanka

19

visa-free countries

Global rank: #180 · mobility 71.4
19

countries both New Zealand and Sri Lanka can enter visa-free together

New Zealand + Sri Lanka: passport compatibility

39%

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

Where New Zealand and Sri Lanka travel together — by entry type:

19 both visa-free
19 both visa on arrival
24 both e-visa / eTA
15 both need a visa
120 access differs

Where New Zealand 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.

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

4rule changes for the New Zealand passport, 2 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 New Zealand 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 New Zealand citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?
New Zealand citizens can get a visa on arrival for Sri Lanka — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.
Which passport is stronger — New Zealand or Sri Lanka?
The New Zealand passport is stronger: 115 visa-free countries versus 19. Global rank: New Zealand #28, Sri Lanka #180.
Where can New Zealand 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 New Zealand and Sri Lanka?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

New Zealand passport ranking

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