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title: Sri Lanka visa for citizens of North Macedonia
description: "Citizens of North Macedonia can get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka. Stay up to 30 days. Fee: $40. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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lastModified: 2026-09-05
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# Sri Lanka visa for citizens of North Macedonia

Citizens of North Macedonia 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 · On Arrival · Tourist (30 days)
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Government fee:** $40
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at a Sri Lankan port of entry** — Proceed to the Visa on Arrival counter after landing.
2. **Fill out the ETA/Visa on Arrival form** — Complete the application form (often provided on arrival).
3. **Submit passport and supporting documents** — Hand over passport, onward ticket, and accommodation proof.
4. **Pay the visa fee** — Pay 40 USD (or equivalent) in cash or by card.
5. **Receive visa sticker and passport** — Visa is stamped on arrival – you may proceed to immigration.
6. **Proceed to immigration check** — Present passport with visa to immigration officer for entry.

## Documents checklist

- **Passport (valid for at least 6 months from arrival)** (Identity): Must have at least one blank page.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Sri Lanka.
- **Visa fee payment (cash or card)** (Supporting): Fee of 40 USD or equivalent in major currency.
- **Travel insurance (recommended)** (Supporting, optional): Not mandatory but strongly advised.
- **Hotel booking or proof of accommodation** (Travel): Shows intended stay within Sri Lanka.
- **Passport-sized photo (if needed for ETA form)** (Identity, optional): Some airlines request a photo for the arrival form.

## Proof of funds


No specific proof of funds required, but showing sufficient funds may help.

## Good to know

- Visa on Arrival may be denied if you do not have a return ticket.
- Not all ports of entry offer Visa on Arrival – check availability beforehand.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months)** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months from arrival.
- **No onward/return ticket** — Carry a printed or electronic return or onward ticket.
- **Previous immigration violations or overstay** — Comply with all Sri Lankan immigration rules in the past.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of North Macedonia need a visa for Sri Lanka?

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

### How long can citizens of North Macedonia stay in Sri Lanka?

Up to 30 days.

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

Government fee: $40.

### What documents do citizens of North Macedonia need for Sri Lanka?

Passport (valid for at least 6 months from arrival); Return or onward ticket; Visa fee payment (cash or card); Hotel booking or proof of accommodation; Travel insurance (recommended); Passport-sized photo (if needed for ETA form).

### 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 North Macedonia passport holders](/visa/passport/north-macedonia)