Sri Lanka visa for North Korean citizens

For North Korean passport holders planning a journey to Sri Lanka, a special arrangement is in place, making this route achievable for tourism or business ventures. While direct flights are exceptionally rare, connecting through a third country like China or Russia is the most common approach, typically adding significant travel time given the geographical distance. The prevailing visa types available for your consideration are for tourist or business purposes, though specific application details and current fees exceeding $50 USD should be confirmed with the Sri Lankan embassy. Navigating this travel path requires careful planning, especially considering Sri Lanka's distinct time zone and the necessity of obtaining necessary transit visas along your chosen flight route.

Visa required· verified 2026-05-27

Entry requirements

Passport validity
6+ months
Onward ticket
Required
Funds proof
Required

Visa options

TouristElectronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for Tourist Purpose
30ddouble-entryvalid 1mo
Apply
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
TouristVisit Visa – Tourist Visa (Short-Term)
30dvalid 1mo
Apply
TouristVisit Visa – Tourist Visa (Short-Term, double entry)
30ddouble-entryvalid 1mo
Apply
TransitElectronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for Transit
2d$0valid 2d
Apply
TransitPort-of-Entry Transit Visa
2dvalid 2d
Apply
BusinessElectronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for Business Purpose
30ddouble-entryvalid 1mo
Apply
BusinessBusiness Visit Visa – Short-Term (single entry)
30dvalid 1mo
Apply
BusinessBusiness Visit Visa – Short-Term (double entry)
30ddouble-entryvalid 1mo
Apply
BusinessBusiness Visit Visa – Short-Term (multiple entry)
30dmultiple-entryvalid 1mo
Apply
OtherShort-Term Visit Visa
30dvalid 1mo
Apply
WorkResidence Visa – Work / Residence Visa
multiple-entry
Apply
StudentResidence Visa – Elective Studies
multiple-entry
Apply
WorkResidence Visa – Voluntary Work
multiple-entry
Apply
OtherEntry Visa (for Residence/Work/Longer Stay)
Apply
OtherOfficial Visa
$0multiple-entry
Apply
OtherGratis ETA (Ordinary Passports under Bilateral Arrangements)
30d$0valid 1mo
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

Admission restricted. Police clearance, guarantor documents, and accommodation info required.

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