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title: Sri Lanka visa for citizens of Georgia
description: "Citizens of Georgia can get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka. Stay up to 30 days. Fee: $35. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Sri Lanka visa for citizens of Georgia

Citizens of Georgia can get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa on Arrival · Tourist (30 days)
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Visa validity:** 30 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Government fee:** $35
- **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 (approx. $50 per day)

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at Sri Lankan airport (e.g., CMB)** — Proceed to the Visa on Arrival counter at the arrivals hall.
2. **Complete the arrival card and application form** — Fill in the visa application form provided at the counter or on the aircraft.
3. **Submit documents and pay fee** — Present passport, completed form, onward ticket, hotel booking, proof of funds, and photo. Pay the visa fee of USD 35 (or equivalent).
4. **Wait for processing** — Officer will verify documents and issue the visa sticker.
5. **Receive visa and proceed to immigration** — Collect passport with visa sticker and go through immigration control.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity)** (Identity): Must have at least 2 blank pages.
- **Completed arrival card** (Travel): Distributed on the aircraft or at immigration.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Ticket showing departure from Sri Lanka within 30 days.
- **Hotel reservation or proof of accommodation** (Travel): Booking confirmation for entire stay.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Supporting): Cash, traveler's cheques, or bank statement showing approximately $50 per day.
- **Passport-size photograph (2x2 inches)** (Identity): One recent color photo with white background.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Approx. $50 per day during stay
- Cash
- Traveler's cheques
- Bank statement
- Credit card limit

Officers may ask for proof of funds on arrival.

## Good to know

- Visa on Arrival is only available at Colombo (CMB), Mattala (HRI), and Jaffna (JAF) airports.
- Extension of stay beyond 30 days is generally not allowed; overstay incurs fines.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months)** — Renew passport before travel.
- **No onward/return ticket** — Book a confirmed departure ticket before arrival.
- **Unclean criminal record or prior deportation from Sri Lanka** — Check eligibility before travel and consider applying for a regular visa at the embassy.
- **Incomplete or incorrect documentation** — Ensure all documents are ready, including hotel booking and proof of funds.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Georgia can get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka. Visa type: Visa on Arrival · Tourist (30 days).

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

Up to 30 days.

### How much does the Sri Lanka visa cost for citizens of Georgia?

Government fee: $35.

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

Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity); Completed arrival card; Return or onward ticket; Hotel reservation or proof of accommodation; Proof of sufficient funds; Passport-size photograph (2x2 inches).

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

At least 6 months.

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- [Sri Lanka visa for every passport](/visa/sri-lanka)
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