→ Sri Lanka visa for Chinese citizens
Chinese passport holders can look forward to a convenient journey to Sri Lanka, with a visa on arrival granting a maximum stay of 30 days under the single tourist visa category. Direct flights from major cities like Shanghai and Guangzhou make reaching Colombo's Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) relatively easy, usually taking around six to seven hours. Reflecting centuries of cultural and trade ties, including its role in the Belt and Road Initiative, Sri Lanka offers a particularly inviting experience for Chinese visitors. While enjoying your thirty-day stay, remember that the time difference is approximately 2.5 hours, and the local currency is the Sri Lankan Rupee.
Visa on arrival30d stay· verified 2026-05-27
Entry requirements
- Yellow fever cert.
- Required
Visa options
TouristElectronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for Tourist Purpose – Free Visa Scheme
30d$0double-entryvalid 1mo
Apply TouristElectronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for Tourist Purpose – Maldivian Nationals
90d$0double-entryvalid 3mo
Apply OtherEntry Visa (for Residence/Work/Longer Stay)
Apply TouristOne Month Tourist Visa Extension
Apply TouristSix Month Tourist / Business Visa Extension
Apply TouristOnline Tourist Visa Extension
Apply OtherFree Visa Extension for Foreign Nationals Unable to Depart Sri Lanka Due to Flight Cancellations
$0
Apply Standard visa 60 days in 6mo. Transit exemption 2 days.