British Virgin IslandsSri Lanka: eTA

British Virgin IslandsSri Lanka

Do British Virgin Islands passport holders need a visa for Sri Lanka?

eTA

British Virgin Islands passport holders need an approved electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to Sri Lanka, but no embassy visa.

An electronic travel authorisation must be approved online before departure. No embassy visit.

Source: eta.gov.lk (checked July 17, 2026).

RequirementeTA

Maximum stay30 days

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance15,206 km, straight line (~18h 23m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Sri Lanka242 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Sri Lanka passport holders visiting British Virgin Islands: Visa-free.

Other visa-free destinations for British Virgin Islands passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do British Virgin Islands passport holders need a visa for Sri Lanka?

British Virgin Islands passport holders need an approved electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to Sri Lanka, but no embassy visa.

How long can British Virgin Islands citizens stay in Sri Lanka without a visa?

Up to 30 days, for tourism, ordinary passport.

How far is Sri Lanka from British Virgin Islands?

About 15,206 km in a straight line, roughly ~18h 23m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Sri Lanka?

Sri Lankan rupee (LKR).

What is the emergency number in Sri Lanka?

110 / 119.

What time zone is Sri Lanka in?

Colombo (UTC+5:30).

What is the nearest airport to Colombo?

Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML), about 12 km away.

How many countries can enter Sri Lanka without a visa?

242 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Sri Lanka visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About British Virgin Islands

The British Virgin Islands (BVI), officially the Virgin Islands, is a British Overseas Territory in the Caribbean, to the east of Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands and north-west of Anguilla. The islands are geographically part of the Virgin Islands archipelago and are located in the Leeward Islands of the Lesser Antilles and part of the West Indies.

CapitalRoad Town

RegionCaribbean

Population39.7K

Area151 km²

CurrencyUnited States dollar (1 USD ≈ 1.00 USD)

LanguagesEnglish

Calling code+1284

Drives on theleft

TimezoneTortola (UTC-4)

Nearest airportTerrance B. Lettsome International Airport (EIS), 9 km

Emergency number999

Income levelHigh income

Tourist arrivals83K (2020)

Climate in Road Town

Warmest August, coolest March, driest April, sunniest May. Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, May, June, December.

Monthly climate normals for Road Town, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	25.8°C	24.2°C	58mm	339h
February	25.6°C	24.2°C	26mm	319h
March	25.3°C	23.8°C	50mm	342h
April	26.3°C	25°C	18mm	364h
May	27°C	25.8°C	21mm	381h
June	27.8°C	26.2°C	32mm	379h
July	28.1°C	26.4°C	136mm	370h
August	28.3°C	26.9°C	70mm	362h
September	28.4°C	26.5°C	102mm	339h
October	28°C	26°C	155mm	328h
November	27.1°C	25.4°C	207mm	295h
December	26.2°C	24.6°C	27mm	330h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

The British Virgin Islands are a self-governing British overseas territory in the Caribbean just to the north-east of the US Virgin Islands.

Upcoming public holidays

October 19, 2026Heroes and Foreparents Day

November 23, 2026The 1949 Great March and Restoration Day

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

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About Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, formerly known as Ceylon, is an island country in South Asia. It is located in the Indian Ocean, southwest of the Bay of Bengal, and is separated from India by the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait. Sri Lanka shares a maritime border with the Maldives to the southwest and India to the northwest, and lies across the Bay of Bengal from Bangladesh and Myanmar to the northeast and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands of India to the east. Its executive and judicial capital is Colombo, which is also its largest city and the political, financial and cultural centre of the country; neighboring Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte is the legislative capital. Sri Lanka's population is 22 million. About 74% of the population are Sinhalese, who speak the Sinhala language, and about 15% are Tamils who speak the Tamil language. Other long-established ethnic groups include the Moors, Indian Tamils, Burghers, Malays, Chinese, and Vedda.

CapitalColombo

RegionSouthern Asia

Population21.8M

Area65,610 km²

CurrencySri Lankan rupee (1 USD ≈ 330.89 LKR)

LanguagesSinhala, Tamil

Calling code+94

Drives on theleft

TimezoneColombo (UTC+5:30)

Nearest airportColombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML), 12 km

Emergency number110 / 119

UNESCO sites9

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$5,002 (2025)

Tourist arrivals540K (2020)

Climate in Colombo

Warmest March, coolest December, driest January, sunniest March. Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, August, October, December.

Monthly climate normals for Colombo, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	30.6°C	23.1°C	20mm	351h
February	32.2°C	24°C	24mm	337h
March	31.6°C	24.7°C	49mm	357h
April	31.3°C	24.8°C	153mm	331h
May	29.9°C	25.8°C	287mm	254h
June	29.2°C	25.9°C	264mm	293h
July	28.7°C	25.2°C	252mm	250h
August	28.7°C	25.3°C	209mm	303h
September	27.9°C	24.6°C	387mm	209h
October	28.7°C	25°C	109mm	328h
November	29.3°C	23.8°C	374mm	250h
December	28.8°C	23°C	152mm	267h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Sri Lanka, formerly known as Ceylon, is an island in the Indian Ocean, just south of India. It is known for its natural beauty, with stunning beaches all along its coastline, great wildlife and biodiversity, tea plantations, orchards, temples, monuments, and a cultural heritage dating back several millennia. Sri Lanka's cultural landscape includes the Sinhalese and the Tamil ethnic groups, with substantial Muslim and Christian communities.

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