You need a visa for Sri Lanka if you have a North Korean passport

These visas exist for Sri Lanka, but they cannot be applied for online with North Korean nationality. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a price.

Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?

Yes. North Korean citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.

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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
Completed ETA application or visa form

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