Sri Lanka Visa for UAE citizens (2026)
If you are travelling on a United Arab Emirates passport, Sri Lanka is reachable with an online eVisa instead of an embassy appointment. Emirati 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 UAE citizens get a Sri Lanka eVisa?
Sri Lanka grants online eligibility to UAE 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 UAE 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 Emirati travellers
UAE passports are strong, but destinations can still require an eVisa and a validity buffer beyond your stay — confirm both before booking. Fees are billed in US dollars, so Emirati applicants may see an AED conversion on their card. The most common avoidable mistake for UAE citizens: assuming the UAE passport’s wide access removes the eVisa step — some destinations still require it.
- Enter your name in Latin letters exactly as transliterated in your UAE passport.
- Check whether the destination grants visa-free entry to Emirati passports or still needs an eVisa.
- Allow lead time around major holiday travel periods when volumes are higher.
Sri Lanka visa FAQ for UAE 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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