Sri Lanka passport → Saudi Arabia
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
Sri Lankan passport holders need a visa for Saudi Arabia, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre. If you hold a US visa, UK visa, Schengen visa or similar, it can be easier: see below.
Apply on the official site: visa.visitsaudi.com
Heads-up: some sources list this route as eVisa.
What this means for your trip
- Start early. Some countries take the whole application online; others need a visa-centre appointment for fingerprints, and waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, tax returns, an employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
Easier if you already hold another visa
Sri Lankan passport holders who hold one of these documents can get Visa on arrival90 days instead:
- US visa
- UK visa
- Schengen visa
Multiple-entry visa already used once (entry and exit stamps). Fee about SAR 400 including health insurance.
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Saudi Arabia at a glance
- Capital
- Riyadh
- Currency
- Saudi riyal (SAR)
- Languages
- Arabic
- Calling code
- +966
- Region
- Western Asia
Saudi Arabia for other passports
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa on arrival90 days
United KingdomeTA180 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free
ChinaVisa on arrival90 days
SingaporeVisa on arrival90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required- Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Western Asia for Sri Lankan passport holders
BahrainVisa on arrival14 days
AzerbaijaneVisa30 days
IraqeVisa
IsraeleVisa
QatareVisa
SyriaeVisa- United Arab EmirateseVisa
ArmeniaVisa required
Common questions
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
Sri Lankan passport holders need a visa for Saudi Arabia, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.
How long can Sri Lankan citizens stay in Saudi Arabia?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Sri Lankan citizens get a visa on arrival in Saudi Arabia?
Not under the standard rules, but it is available if you hold a qualifying US visa, UK visa, Schengen visa or similar document.
Is Saudi Arabia easier for Sri Lankan citizens with a US, UK or Schengen visa?
Yes. With a qualifying US visa, UK visa, Schengen visa, Sri Lankan citizens get visa on arrival for up to 90 days. Multiple-entry visa already used once (entry and exit stamps). Fee about SAR 400 including health insurance.
How many countries can Sri Lankan citizens visit without a visa?
37 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Sri Lanka passport ranks #87 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.