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Map data ©2026
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6,636 km

UkraineSri Lanka

Ukraine to Sri Lanka

Visa-free · authorisation required
You must get a travel authorisation approved before you travelApply on the official site
Accepted entry documentPassport or Biometric passport
Passport validity6 months beyond the trip
You receiveElectronic Travel Authorization
Where you applyOnline
Last verified August 6, 2026Source: mfa.gov.ua

What should I do before I travel?

Before you travel you must obtain an ETA (electronic travel authorisation). The ETA is obtained at an embassy or consulate.

Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your date of entry to Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka accepts a passport as the travel document for entry.

Make sure you have travel insurance, because travel insurance is a condition of entry to Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka does not maintain an embassy in Ukraine; the nearest Sri Lankan embassy is in India.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to travel to Sri Lanka?

Yes. A visa is required to enter Sri Lanka — you must obtain an ETA (electronic travel authorisation) before travel.

What permission do I need to enter Sri Lanka?

You must obtain an ETA (electronic travel authorisation). The ETA is the permission required for your trip to Sri Lanka.

What travel document do I need for Sri Lanka?

You must present a passport. Sri Lanka accepts a passport as the travel document for entry.

How long must my passport be valid for Sri Lanka?

Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your date of entry into Sri Lanka.

Do I need travel insurance to go to Sri Lanka?

Yes. Travel insurance is a condition of entry to Sri Lanka, so you must have travel insurance for your trip.

Will I need to prove I have money, a return flight or accommodation when I arrive?

Yes. On arrival you may be asked to show sufficient funds for your stay, a return flight, and proof of a hotel booking.

Where can I check the official rules?

When was this last checked?

Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 6, 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm against the official source below before you travel.

Before you travel

  1. 1
    Apply before you travel

    Apply before you book. Processing times vary, and a refusal cannot be appealed at the border.

    Apply on the official site
  2. 2
    Check your passport

    Your passport must stay valid for 6 months beyond your trip.

  3. 3
    Carry proof of funds for your stay

    Money for the Stay and Proof of Return Flight and Proof of Hotel Booking and Flight Back

  4. 4
    Complete the arrival registration

    At the airport

    Open the official form
  5. 5
    Travelling with a child

    Letter of Parental Consent with Notary

Recommended
  • Save your embassy’s contact

    Your nearest mission: India — worth having if your documents are lost.

    Open the embassy page
  • Read our travel guides

    Local knowledge, seasons and customs — things they won't check at the border but that your trip depends on. Everything you need to know.

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More about Sri Lanka

Asia
Landscape in Sri Lanka
Landscape in Sri Lanka
Capital
Colombo
Currency
Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)
Known for
Tea, Beaches, Ancient cities, Wildlife
Food
Rice and curry, Hoppers, Kottu
Full requirements14
Visa & entry
Entry permission validityDepends on application
Where to get the entry permissionOnline
Entry documents
Accepted entry documentPassport and biometricPassport
Required minimum document validity6 months
Vaccinations
Suggested VaccinationsNo suggested Vaccinations
Mandatory VaccinationsNo mandatory vaccinations
Embassy
Embassy Website
There is no embassy in Sri Lanka, the closest is in India.
Ukraine embassy in India
Other information
Vaccination informationSuggested
InsuranceMandatory
Financial GuaranteeMoney for the Stay and Proof of Return Flight and Proof of Hotel Booking and Flight Back
Minor traveling aloneLetter of Parental Consent with Notary
Arrival registrationAt the airport
Link to online registry Not specified
Requirements change without notice and the final decision is always the border officer’s. Confirm with the embassy before you travel.
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