Puerto Rican visa for Sri Lankan citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Sri Lankan passport holders visiting Puerto Rico for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Sri Lankan citizens to enter Puerto Rico for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Puerto Rico e-visa for Sri Lankan citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Puerto Rico visa on arrival for Sri Lankan citizens | Not Available | |
Puerto Rico tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Sri Lankan passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Puerto Rico.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Puerto Rico.
If you are looking for Puerto Rico visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Sri Lanka, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Puerto Rico nearest your place of residence.
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Sri Lanka traveling to Puerto Rico from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Sri Lanka) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 7,432 | N/A |
| 2009 | 6,366 | -14.34% |
| 2010 | 6,372 | 0.09% |
| 2011 | 6,096 | -4.33% |
| 2012 | 6,138 | 0.69% |
| 2013 | 6,344 | 3.36% |
| 2014 | 6,492 | 2.33% |
| 2015 | 7,084 | 9.12% |
| 2016 | 7,472 | 5.48% |
| 2017 | 7,026 | -5.97% |
| 2018 | 6,136 | -12.67% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Puerto Rico & Sri Lanka comparison
Puerto Rico's area is approximately 8,870 km2 (3,424 sq mi), while the area of Sri Lanka is approximately 62,710 km2 (24,212 sq mi). This means Sri Lanka is 7.07 times bigger than Puerto Rico.
As of November 2025, Puerto Rico's population is ~2.5 million people - 19,355,390 fewer people than the population of Sri Lanka.
We have highlighted Puerto Rico & Sri Lanka’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Puerto Rico | Sri Lanka | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 2,507,537 | 21,862,927 | 19.4 million fewer people live in Puerto Rico than Sri Lanka |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 0 | 67 | Puerto Rico has 67 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Sri Lanka. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 8 | 16 | Puerto Rico passport holders visit 8 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 23 | 61 | Puerto Rican hosts 38 fewer foreign missions than Sri Lanka. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Sri Lanka travel to Puerto Rico in one year?
The number of visitors from Sri Lanka visiting Puerto Rico in 2018 was approximately 6,136.
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Kindly let me know whether Sri Lankan passport holder can travel to Puerto Rico with valid Visa? If not kindly let me know where can we apply for Puerto Rico visa in Sri Lanka?
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