Sri Lanka Visa for Chinese citizens (2026)
If you are travelling on a China passport, Sri Lanka is reachable with an online eVisa instead of an embassy appointment. Chinese travellers can complete the whole Sri Lanka application from home and receive the approval by email.
Online eVisa
Available
Government fee
range from US$30.00 to US$85.00, depending on the visa type
Processing
3 working days
Permitted stay
30 days or 2 days
Can Chinese citizens get a Sri Lanka eVisa?
Sri Lanka grants online eligibility to Chinese citizens across 3 visa options such as Tourist Evisa (Double Entries), Business Evisa (Multiple Entries for 30 days), Transit Evisa (Single Entry for 48 hours). Sri Lanka currently supports Double Entries or Multiple Entries or Single Entry, with a permitted stay of 30 days or 2 days. Government fees range from US$30.00 to US$85.00, depending on the visa type. Standard processing is typically 3 working days, with faster options around 5 hours.
Sri Lanka visa options for Chinese citizens
Double Entries
Duration
30 days
Processing
3 working days
Validity
180 days
Gov. fee
$80.00
Multiple Entries for 30 days
Duration
30 days
Processing
3 working days
Validity
180 days
Gov. fee
$85.00
Documents and tips for Chinese travellers
Chinese passports generally need at least six months of validity and blank pages; verify both, as these are common refusal triggers. Fees are charged in US dollars; Chinese applicants should use a card enabled for international payments, as domestic-only cards may be declined. The most common avoidable mistake for Chinese citizens: using a payment method that is not enabled for international transactions, which interrupts the application midway.
- Enter your name in Latin letters exactly as printed in your Chinese passport.
- Ensure your payment card works for international USD transactions before you start.
- Have your itinerary and accommodation details ready, as additional evidence is more commonly requested.
Sri Lanka visa FAQ for Chinese citizens
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Next steps
Visa rules can change. Confirm details with official Sri Lanka immigration authorities close to your travel date.
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