You do not need a visa for Sri Lanka if you have a Maldivian passport

No visa needed

Maldivian citizens can enter Sri Lanka without applying for a visa in advance. Check your passport validity and any onward-travel requirements before you fly.

Visa-free

Frequently asked questions

Do Maldivian citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?

No. Maldivian citizens can enter Sri Lanka without applying for a visa in advance.

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What Sri Lanka may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
Confirmed return or onward flight ticket
Hotel booking or accommodation proof
Recent passport photo 35x45mm white background

Entry requirements for Maldivian travellers

These rules apply specifically to Maldivian passport holders entering Sri Lanka as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

Required
Mandatory proof of return or onward ticket from Sri Lanka
Travelers require proof of a ticket showing their entrance and exit from Sri Lanka.
- This requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers: -Nationals of Sri Lanka; -Foreign nationals residing in Sri Lanka.
Department of Immigration and Emigration Sri Lanka Last checked 2026-07-15
Required
Travelers require a passport valid for at least 6 months from the time of entry
Travelers need a valid passport to enter Sri Lanka. The traveler's passport must remain valid for at least 6 months after the traveler arrives in Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka Department of Immigration Last checked 2026-07-15
Recommended
Recommended vaccinations for Sri Lanka
Travelers should consider: -Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B vaccines; -Typhoid vaccine for visits to smaller cities or rural areas; -Routine vaccines including Measles; -Japanese Encephalitis vaccine for extended stays or rural activities (not recommended for short-term travel to urban areas or travel to areas with no clear Japanese Encephalitis season). Additional vaccine recommendations may apply. Consult your healthcare provider and check the source for details.
CDC - Sri Lanka Last checked 2026-07-15
Not required
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Sri Lanka
Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Sri Lanka.
Last checked 2026-07-15
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Sri Lanka.
Last checked 2026-07-15

A look at Sri Lanka

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic — Sri Lanka's most revered Buddhist site in Kandy
Unawatuna Beach — One of Sri Lanka's most beautiful coastal destinations
Nine Arch Bridge — Sri Lanka's iconic railway journey through hill country
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage — Home to the world's largest herd of captive elephants