requirements for Americans:

United States citizens require a passport valid for at least three months beyond the expiry date of the visa, which is issued on arrival for a stay of up to 30 days for touristic purposes. A return or onward ticket, all documents needed for further travel and sufficient funds are required.

Entry requirements for UK nationals:

British citizens require a passport valid for at least three months beyond the expiry date of the visa, which is issued on arrival for a stay of up to 30 days for touristic purposes. A return or onward ticket, all documents needed for further travel and sufficient funds are required.

Entry requirements for Canadians:

Canadian citizens require a passport valid for at least three months beyond the expiry date of the visa, which is issued on arrival for a stay of up to 30 days for touristic purposes. A return or onward ticket, all documents needed for further travel and sufficient funds are required.

Entry requirements for Australians:

Australian citizens require a passport valid for at least three months beyond expiry date of the visa, which is issued on arrival for a stay of up to 30 days for touristic purposes. A return or onward ticket, all documents needed for further travel and sufficient funds are required.

Entry requirements for South Africans:

South Africans must hold a passport valid for at least three months beyond the expiry date of the visa, which is issued on arrival allowing for a stay of up to 30 days for touristic purposes. A return or onward ticket, all documents needed for further travel and sufficient funds are required.

Entry requirements for New Zealanders:

New Zealand nationals require a passport valid for at least three months beyond the expiry date of the visa, which is issued on arrival for a stay of up to 30 days for touristic purposes. A return or onward ticket, all documents needed for further travel and sufficient funds are required.

Entry requirements for Irish nationals:

Irish nationals require a passport valid for at least three months beyond the expiry date of the visa, which is issued on arrival for a stay of up to 30 days for touristic purposes. A return or onward ticket, all documents needed for further travel and sufficient funds are required.

Passport/Visa Note:

Visitors should be able to show the immigration officials proof of sufficient funds for their stay in Sri Lanka (minimum US$15 per person per day). Passengers must also hold return or onward tickets and all documents needed for the next destination. Visa-exempt nationals should have a passport valid for three months beyond period of stay, otherwise passports should be valid for two months after expiry date of visa. Note: Passport and visa requirements are liable to change at short notice. Travellers are advised to check their entry requirements with their embassy or consulate.