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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Sri Lanka citizens need a visa for South Korea?

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Sri Lanka citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter South Korea — applied for online before departure.

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Sri Lanka vs South Korea: passport comparison

Sri Lanka

19

visa-free countries

Global rank: #180 · mobility 71.4

South Korea

116

visa-free countries

Global rank: #20 · mobility 169.7
17

countries both Sri Lanka and South Korea can enter visa-free together

Sri Lanka + South Korea: passport compatibility

37%

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

Where Sri Lanka and South Korea travel together — by entry type:

17 both visa-free
19 both visa on arrival
22 both e-visa / eTA
14 both need a visa
125 access differs

Where Sri Lanka and South Korea 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 (17)

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

Country Max stay Passport rank
Bahamas90 days#53 Barbados90 days#48 Dominica180 days#70 Gambia90 days#132 Grenada90 days#65 Haiti90 days#175 Kiribati90 days#84 Lesotho14 days#122 Micronesia30 days#89 Saint Kitts and Nevis90 days#54 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days#56 Seychelles90 days#58 Singapore30 days#12 Tajikistan30 days#149 Thailand60 days#110 Vanuatu120 days#105 Venezuela90 days#90

Only Sri Lanka is visa-free (2)

MalawiRwanda

Only South Korea is visa-free (99)

AlbaniaAndorraAngolaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaAustriaBelarusBelgiumBelizeBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBrazilBruneiBulgariaChileChinaColombiaCosta RicaCroatiaCyprusCzech RepublicDenmarkDominican RepublicEcuadorEl SalvadorEstoniaFijiFinlandFranceGeorgiaGermanyGreeceGuatemalaGuyanaHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIrelandIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanKazakhstanKosovoKyrgyzstanLaosLatviaLiechtenstein+49

South Korea: good to know

Seoul

Capital

South Korean Won (KRW)

Currency

Korea Standard Time (UTC+9)

Time zone

+82

Calling code

C, F

Power plug

220V / 60Hz

Voltage

Right-hand

Driving side

Where else Sri Lanka goes visa-free

→ BahamasVisa-free · 90 days → → BarbadosVisa-free · 180 days → → DominicaVisa-free · 180 days → → GambiaVisa-free · 90 days → → GrenadaVisa-free · 90 days → → HaitiVisa-free · 90 days → → KiribatiVisa-free · 90 days → → LesothoVisa-free · 90 days → → MalawiVisa-free · 90 days →
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Documents you'll usually need for South Korea

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

e-Visa / eTA

Applied for online before you fly

Frequently asked

Do Sri Lanka citizens need a visa for South Korea?
Sri Lanka citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter South Korea — applied for online before departure.
Which passport is stronger — Sri Lanka or South Korea?
The South Korea passport is stronger: 116 visa-free countries versus 19. Global rank: Sri Lanka #180, South Korea #20.
Where can Sri Lanka and South Korea citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 17 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for South Korea?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus an e-Visa or eTA applied for online before you fly. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Sri Lanka and South Korea?
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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