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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do Tanzania citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?

Visa on arrival

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

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Tanzania vs Sri Lanka: passport comparison

Tanzania

44

visa-free countries

Global rank: #135 · mobility 86.1

Sri Lanka

19

visa-free countries

Global rank: #180 · mobility 71.4
16

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

Tanzania + Sri Lanka: passport compatibility

79%

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

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

16 both visa-free
16 both visa on arrival
30 both e-visa / eTA
93 both need a visa
42 access differs

Where Tanzania 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 (16)

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

Country Max stay Passport rank
Bahamas 90 days #53
Barbados 180 days #48
Dominica 180 days #70
Gambia 90 days #132
Grenada 90 days #65
Haiti 90 days #175
Kiribati 90 days #84
Lesotho 90 days #122
Malawi 90 days #127
Micronesia 30 days #89
Rwanda 30 days #143
Saint Kitts and Nevis 90 days #54
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
Seychelles 90 days #58
Singapore 30 days #12
Vanuatu 120 days #105

Only Sri Lanka is visa-free (3)

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

2rule changes for the Tanzania 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 Tanzania 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 Tanzania citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Tanzania citizens can get a visa on arrival for Sri Lanka — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.
Which passport is stronger — Tanzania or Sri Lanka?
The Tanzania passport is stronger: 44 visa-free countries versus 19. Global rank: Tanzania #135, Sri Lanka #180.
Where can Tanzania and Sri Lanka citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 16 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 Tanzania and Sri Lanka?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Tanzania passport ranking

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