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Sri Lanka

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Overview

Explore Sri Lanka...​ 

Sri Lanka is an island nation in the Indian Ocean known for its lush landscapes, beautiful beaches, ancient temples and tea plantations.

Fun Fact: Sri Lanka is one of the world’s largest exporters of tea, with its Ceylon tea highly prized internationally.

Sri Lankan Flag

4-6hrs

Average Flight Time

Colombo, Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte

Capital Cities of Sri Lanka

Sinhala & Tamil

Official Languages

Sri Lankan Rupee

The currency used in Sri Lanka is the Sri Lankan rupee (LKR), which was introduced in 1985 to replace the Ceylon rupee.

Asia

Asia is the largest and most populous continent, covering about 30% of the Earth’s land area and home to more than 4.7 billion people, roughly 60% of the global population. It is traditionally divided into several regions, each with distinct cultures, languages, and historical influences. Known for its vast diversity, Asia is home to major world economies like China, India, and Japan, as well as iconic landmarks such as the Great Wall of China, the Taj Mahal, and the Arabian Desert, while also being a centre of innovation, rich traditions, and some of the oldest continuous civilisations on Earth.

GST +1:30

Time-Zone

All Year

Climate

Sri Lanka has a tropical climate with two monsoons: the southwest monsoon brings rain from May to September to the southwest and central regions, while the northeast monsoon affects the northeast from October to January. The best time to visit the southwest coast is from December to March, and the east coast is ideal from May to September.

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Country Code: +94

Emergency Contact Numbers

 1990        111        118/119

Visa Guidelines

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Visa applications? Not exactly riveting, but often essential and always unavoidable.

We’ve done the research and pulled everything together to save you time, effort, and energy.

In the tabs, you can check if your child or student needs a visa for their trip. If they do, you’ll find clear guidance, embassy links, required documents, and step-by-step instructions.

And when it comes to submitting the application, parents really are best placed. After all, no one knows the travelling student better.

Parents should ensure that their child's documents meet the official travel requirements for Sri Lanka.

If your child holds multiple passports and plans to travel with one, while their UAE residency visa is linked to another, please make sure they carry both passports during their trip! 

Review the sample documents and the relevant official checklists to ensure that all specific criteria are met.

Passport Validity (Minimum):

  • 6 months after entry into Sri Lanka

UAE Residency Validity (Minimum):

  • 3 months after expected return to UAE

Parent/Guardian NOC:

  • Required

School/College NOC:

  • Required

Every child will be required to obtain an ETA in order to enter Sri Lanka. 

As part of the visa-free regime, if your child is a citizen of one of the below seven countries, they will be required to apply for an ETA but will be exempt from payment.

China - India - Indonesia - Japan - Malaysia - Russia - Thailand

We recommend that all minors travelling internationally, without a parent or guardian, carry both a signed parental NOC and a school NOC with them. Samples of each are provided below. This can help to mitigate any potential issues at border control and streamline the immigration process.

Sample Parent/Guardian NOC

Sample School NOC

Classification

  • Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)

Entry

  • Double

Validity

  • 3 months from the date of issue

Length of Stay

  • 30 days

Application Form

Visa applications are part of the adventure, right?

Contact Details

Embassy of Sri Lanka, Abu Dhabi

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Consulate General of Sri Lanka, Dubai

  •  +971 4 611 5555 / +971 4 611 5500
  •  [email protected]
  • Villa 2, 8C Street, Al Mankhool Road, Dubai, UAE

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This page was last reviewed on 19 February 2025. We update our content regularly to ensure accuracy.