→ United Arab Emirates visa for Sri Lankan citizens
UAE citizens planning a visit to the beautiful island nation of Sri Lanka will find the visa process quite efficient, as an e-visa is readily available online. This convenient electronic authorization permits a maximum stay of 30 days, accommodating travelers whether their purpose is tourism, business, or simply transit. Direct flights connecting major UAE hubs like Dubai and Abu Dhabi to Colombo's Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) make the journey typically under 4.5 hours, and upon arrival, visitors will adjust to Sri Lanka's UTC+5:30 time zone, placing it 1.5 hours ahead of the UAE. Embracing the vibrant culture of Sri Lanka is made simple with these accessible travel arrangements.
Visa required· verified 2026-05-27
Entry requirements
- Passport validity
- 6+ months
Visa options
TouristTourism - Single Entry - 30 Days
30d$90valid 2mo
TouristTourism - Multiple Entry - 30 Days
30d$136multiple-entryvalid 2mo
TouristTourism - Single Entry - 60 Days
60d$177valid 2mo
TouristTourism - Multiple Entry - 60 Days
60d$231multiple-entryvalid 2mo
Transit48-hour Transit Visa
2d$10valid 1mo
Transit96-hour Transit Visa
4d$49valid 1mo
TouristSingle Entry Visit Visa on Arrival for eligible Indian nationals
14d$63
TouristMultiple Entry 90-Day Visit Visa on Arrival
90dmultiple-entryvalid 6mo
TouristMultiple Entry 180-Day Visit Visa on Arrival
180dmultiple-entryvalid 6mo
TouristTourist Visa (30 Days, short term)
30d$90valid 2mo
TouristTourist Visa (60 Days, long term)
60d$177valid 2mo
TransitTransit Visa (48-hour)
2d$10valid 1mo
TransitTransit Visa (96-hour)
4d$49valid 1mo
WorkAI Specialists Entry Visa
TouristEntertainment Entry Visa
TouristEvents Visit Visa
HumanitarianHumanitarian Residence/Entry Visa
valid 1y
InvestorResidence Visa for Golden Visa holders
FamilyResidence Visa for Family/Dependent sponsorship
StudentResidence Visa for Students
WorkResidence Visa for Workers
MedicalResidence Visa for Medical Treatment
BusinessVisit Visa for Business
TouristVisit Visa for Tourism
TransitTransit Visa
InvestorGolden Residency for Investor in Public Investments
InvestorGolden Residency for Real Estate Investor
InvestorGolden Residency for Entrepreneur
InvestorGolden Residency for Individuals with Specialized Talents
TouristVisit Visa for Treatment
FamilyResidence Visa for Family Members
WorkResidence Visa for Work
TouristSingle-entry Tourist Visa
TouristEntry visa for residents of GCC countries and their companions
TouristVisit visa for a relative or friend (single entry)
TouristVisit visa to explore job opportunities (single entry)
TouristMulti-entry Tourist Visa (5 years)
multiple-entry
TouristTourist Visa Extension
OtherResidence Permits for the Private Sector
OtherIssuing Residency Permit
OtherRenewal of Residency Permits
OtherAmendment of Residency Permit Data
OtherCancellation of Residency Permits
OtherPermit to Stay Outside the Country for More Than 6 Months
OtherIssuance of a Visa
OtherAmendment of Visa Data
OtherVisa Extension
OtherVisa Cancellation
OtherEntry Permit/Visa Cancellation
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