🇱🇰 Sri Lanka visa requirements for North Korean citizens

Entry rules for North Korea passport holders

Standard tourist entry to Sri Lanka is currently not available for North Korea passport holders. This can reflect suspended relations or special entry regimes. Contact the nearest Sri Lanka diplomatic mission for current options before making any travel plans.

Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Sri Lanka immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.

How this compares

The North Korean passport ranks #187 worldwide, opening 40 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (9 visa-free, 29 with a visa on arrival and 2 with an eTA). Sri Lanka is not among them — it is one of the 109 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.

In the other direction, Sri Lankan citizens traveling to North Korea face a different rule: visa required.

Across Southern Asia as a whole, 4 of 9 destinations are open to North Korean travelers without arranging a visa in advance.

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