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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Seychelles citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?

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Citizens of Seychelles can visit Sri Lanka visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.

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Seychelles vs Sri Lanka: passport comparison

Seychelles

102

visa-free countries

Global rank: #58 · mobility 148.8

Sri Lanka

19

visa-free countries

Global rank: #180 · mobility 71.4
15

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

Seychelles + Sri Lanka: passport compatibility

46%

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

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

15 both visa-free
16 both visa on arrival
27 both e-visa / eTA
33 both need a visa
106 access differs

Where Seychelles 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 (15)

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

Only Sri Lanka is visa-free (3)

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

3rule changes for the Seychelles passport, 3 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 Seychelles 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

Up to 90 days

No visa needed for the stay

Frequently asked

Do Seychelles citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Citizens of Seychelles can visit Sri Lanka visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can Seychelles citizens stay in Sri Lanka without a visa?
Seychelles passport holders are allowed to stay up to 90 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — Seychelles or Sri Lanka?
The Seychelles passport is stronger: 102 visa-free countries versus 19. Global rank: Seychelles #58, Sri Lanka #180.
Where can Seychelles and Sri Lanka citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 15 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 Seychelles and Sri Lanka?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Seychelles passport ranking

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