ExploEntry rules · North Korea → Sri Lanka
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Entry is not admitted. In the data we use, North Korean citizens cannot currently enter Sri Lanka.
- Entry rule
- No admission
- Allowed stay
- None
- North Korean passport
- 185th of 197 · 9 visa-free
Before you go
- In the data we use, citizens of this country are currently not admitted to this destination, usually because of a border closure or a political restriction.
- Rules in this situation change quickly. Confirm with the destination’s embassy and with your own government’s travel advice.
- Ask the embassy whether any exceptions apply.
See also: the six-month passport rule and visa-free, visa on arrival, eTA and e-Visa explained.
Sri Lanka at a glance
- Capital
- Colombo
- Currency
- Sri Lankan rupee (Rs රු, LKR)
- Languages
- Sinhala, Tamil
- Calling code
- +94
- Drives on the
- left
- Power plugs
- Type D, G · 230 V · 50 Hz
More: Sri Lanka travel guide · is my passport valid long enough?
Right now in Colombo
Next public holidays
Best time to visit Sri Lanka
- J
- F
- M
- A
- M
- J
- J
- A
- S
- O
- N
- D
Dec–Mar. Dry on the south and west coasts.
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How other passports get into Sri Lanka
- United StatesVisa on arrival
- United KingdomVisa on arrival
- IndiaVisa on arrival
- CanadaVisa on arrival
- AustraliaVisa on arrival
- GermanyVisa on arrival
- FranceVisa on arrival
- ItalyVisa on arrival
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Questions
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Entry is not admitted. In the data we use, North Korean citizens cannot currently enter Sri Lanka.
How long can North Korean citizens stay in Sri Lanka?
Entry is not admitted in our data, so there is no allowed stay.
Can I still travel to Sri Lanka?
Not under the rules in our data. Contact the destination’s embassy to ask about exceptions, and read your own government’s travel advice.
How long must my passport be valid for Sri Lanka?
Many countries want at least 3 to 6 months of validity beyond the day you leave, and some also ask for blank pages. Our data does not list the rule for each country, so confirm it with the official immigration site before you book.
How up to date is this information?
Entry rules come from the open Passport Index dataset by Ilya Ilyankou (MIT), last updated 18 February 2026. Governments change rules often, so treat this as a guide and check with the embassy or the official immigration site before you book.
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Get the appSource: Passport Index dataset by Ilya Ilyankou (MIT), updated 18 February 2026. Always check official rules before you travel.