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title: Sri Lanka visa for citizens of France
description: Citizens of France can visit Sri Lanka without a visa for up to 30 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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lastModified: 2026-08-16
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# Sri Lanka visa for citizens of France

Citizens of France can visit Sri Lanka without a visa for up to 30 days.

*Not yet verified · last checked 2026-08-16. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

> Our latest check could not confirm these details against an official source, or found a conflict. Treat them as a starting point and confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you book.

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa-free
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Government fee:** No visa fee
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Sufficient funds for stay (e.g., $50 per day)

## How to apply

1. **Prepare documents** — Ensure passport is valid, have onward ticket, and carry proof of accommodation and funds.
2. **Travel to Sri Lanka** — Present documents at immigration upon arrival.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Sri Lanka.
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel, optional): Hotel booking or invitation letter.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): Bank statements or cash.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** $50 per day
- Bank statements
- Cash

May be requested at immigration.

## Good to know

- Visa-free entry allows stay up to 30 days. Overstay may result in fines or deportation.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months from arrival.
- **Lack of onward ticket** — Have a confirmed return or onward ticket.
- **Insufficient funds** — Carry enough cash or bank statements to cover stay.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of France need a visa for Sri Lanka?

Citizens of France can visit Sri Lanka without a visa for up to 30 days.

### How long can citizens of France stay in Sri Lanka?

Up to 30 days without a visa.

### What documents do citizens of France need for Sri Lanka?

Valid passport; Return or onward ticket; Proof of accommodation; Proof of sufficient funds.

### How long must my passport be valid for Sri Lanka?

At least 6 months.

## More

- [Sri Lanka visa for every passport](/visa/sri-lanka)
- [Every destination for France passport holders](/visa/passport/france)