British visa for Sri Lankan citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Sri Lankan passport holders visiting United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | United Kingdom e-visa for Sri Lankan citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | United Kingdom visa on arrival for Sri Lankan citizens | Not Available | |
United Kingdom tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Sri Lankan passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in United Kingdom.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from United Kingdom.
If you are looking for United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom nearest your place of residence.
- Colombo: The High Commission of United Kingdom in Colombo, Sri Lanka (Working hours: Close now. Open in 8 hours 34 minutes)
United Kingdom visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest United Kingdom diplomatic mission offices to Sri Lanka for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Sri Lanka traveling to United Kingdom from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Sri Lanka) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 19,600 | N/A |
| 2009 | 19,800 | 1.02% |
| 2010 | 19,600 | -1.01% |
| 2011 | 20,000 | 2.04% |
| 2012 | 20,000 | 0.00% |
| 2013 | 24,000 | 20.00% |
| 2014 | 17,000 | -29.17% |
| 2015 | 16,000 | -5.88% |
| 2016 | 22,000 | 37.50% |
| 2017 | 17,000 | -22.73% |
| 2018 | 20,000 | 17.65% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
United Kingdom & Sri Lanka comparison
United Kingdom's area is approximately 241,930 km2 (93,409 sq mi), while the area of Sri Lanka is approximately 62,710 km2 (24,212 sq mi). This means Sri Lanka is 3.86 times smaller than United Kingdom.
As of October 2025, United Kingdom's population is ~69.7 million people - 47,822,063 more people than the population of Sri Lanka.
We have highlighted United Kingdom & Sri Lanka’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| United Kingdom | Sri Lanka | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 69,684,990 | 21,862,927 | 47.8 million more people live in United Kingdom than Sri Lanka |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 222 | 67 | United Kingdom has 155 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Sri Lanka. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 139 | 16 | United Kingdom passport holders can visit 123 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 348 | 61 | British hosts 287 more foreign missions than Sri Lanka. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Sri Lanka travel to United Kingdom in one year?
The number of visitors from Sri Lanka visiting United Kingdom in 2018 was approximately 20,000.
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- Travel time: 20 hours 8 minutes
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