Sri Lanka transit visa for Indians - FAQs

Do Indian passport holders need a Sri Lanka transit visa?

Yes, they do. A Sri Lanka transit visa for Indians is required.

With this transit visa, Indians can only stay at Sri Lanka airport to take the next flight up to 48 hours from the arrival date. It allows a single entry within a validity period of 6 months from the issued date.

To get a Sri Lanka Transit visa for Indians as well as other types, Indian citizens must have the following documents:

A copy of your valid passport. All Indian nationals must have a valid passport that is valid for at least 6 months after their arrival in Sri Lanka and at least 02 blank pages for stamping.
A valid email address to receive notification and Transit visa.
A valid debit or credit card to pay the Sri Lanka transit visa fees for Indian citizens.

Applying for a Sri Lankan airlines transit visa online is a simple and fast way to own it. Just provide personal information, double-check the information and make the payment. Transit visas for Indians will be sent to the email address within 05 business hours to 03 business days.