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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Singapore citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?

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Citizens of Singapore can visit Sri Lanka visa-free for up to 30 days. Just a valid passport at the border.

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Singapore vs Sri Lanka: passport comparison

Singapore

130

visa-free countries

Global rank: #12 · mobility 170.9

Sri Lanka

19

visa-free countries

Global rank: #180 · mobility 71.4
17

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

Singapore + Sri Lanka: passport compatibility

33%

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

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

17 both visa-free
13 both visa on arrival
20 both e-visa / eTA
15 both need a visa
132 access differs

Where Singapore 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.

Only Sri Lanka is visa-free (1)

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

1rule changes for the Singapore 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 Singapore 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 30 days

No visa needed for the stay

Frequently asked

Do Singapore citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Citizens of Singapore can visit Sri Lanka visa-free for up to 30 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can Singapore citizens stay in Sri Lanka without a visa?
Singapore passport holders are allowed to stay up to 30 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — Singapore or Sri Lanka?
The Singapore passport is stronger: 130 visa-free countries versus 19. Global rank: Singapore #12, Sri Lanka #180.
Where can Singapore and Sri Lanka citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 17 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 Singapore and Sri Lanka?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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