ColombiaSri Lanka: eTA

ColombiaSri Lanka

Do Colombia passport holders need a visa for Sri Lanka?

eTA

Colombia 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 stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-14

Distance16,851 km, straight line (~20h 19m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Sri Lanka242 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Sri Lanka passport holders visiting Colombia: Visa required.

Sri Lanka drives on the left, the opposite side to Colombia. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

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Frequently asked questions

Do Colombia passport holders need a visa for Sri Lanka?

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

How far is Sri Lanka from Colombia?

About 16,851 km in a straight line, roughly ~20h 19m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Sri Lanka?

Sri Lankan rupee (LKR).

What is the emergency number in Sri Lanka?

110 / 119.

Does Sri Lanka drive on the same side of the road as Colombia?

Sri Lanka drives on the left, the opposite side to Colombia. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

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 Colombia

Colombia, officially the Republic of Colombia, is a country located in South America, with insular regions in North America. Colombia's mainland is bordered by the Caribbean Sea to the north, Venezuela to the east, Brazil to the southeast, Peru and Ecuador to the south and southwest, the Pacific Ocean to the west, and Panama to the northwest. Colombia is divided into 32 departments. The Capital District of Bogotá is the country's largest city hosting the main financial and cultural hub. Other urban areas include Medellín, Cali, Barranquilla, Cartagena, Bucaramanga, Pereira, Santa Marta, Cúcuta, Ibagué, Villavicencio and Manizales. It covers an area of 1,141,748 square kilometers and has a population of around 52 million. Its rich cultural heritage, including language, religion, cuisine, and art, reflects its history as a colony, fusing cultural elements brought by immigration from Europe and the Middle East, with those brought by the African diaspora, as well as with those of Indigenous civilizations that predate colonization. Spanish is the official language, although Creole, English and 64 other languages are recognized regionally.

CapitalBogota

RegionSouth America

Population53.4M

Area1,141,748 km²

CurrencyColombian peso (1 USD ≈ 3183.00 COP)

LanguagesSpanish

Calling code+57

Drives on theright

TimezoneBogota (UTC-5)

Nearest airportEl Dorado International Airport (BOG), 12 km

Emergency number123

UNESCO sites11

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$8,562 (2025)

Tourist arrivals1.4M (2020)

Climate in Bogota

Warmest March, coolest July, driest September, sunniest March.

Monthly climate normals for Bogota, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	19.1°C	9.1°C	72mm	348h
February	19.9°C	9.5°C	98mm	319h
March	19.8°C	10°C	75mm	356h
April	19.3°C	9.8°C	61mm	346h
May	18.6°C	9.9°C	52mm	305h
June	18.3°C	9.3°C	36mm	329h
July	18.1°C	8.7°C	33mm	350h
August	19.1°C	9.1°C	31mm	351h
September	19.1°C	8.6°C	27mm	350h
October	19.4°C	9°C	72mm	325h
November	18.5°C	9.3°C	135mm	302h
December	19.2°C	8.4°C	47mm	356h

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

Colombia occupies the northwest corner of South America. It has an area twice that of France, with long coasts on the Caribbean and the Pacific Oceans, mountainous regions, and Amazon jungle areas inland. The ethnic groups and cultures are diverse.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Chiribiquete National Park
Coffee Cultural Landscape of Colombia
Historic Centre of Santa Cruz de Mompox
Inca road system
Los Katíos National Park
Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary
Port, Fortresses and Group of Monuments, Cartagena
San Agustin archeological park
San Basilio de Palenque
Santa Cruz de Mompós

Upcoming public holidays

October 12, 2026Día de la Raza

November 2, 2026Dia de los Santos

November 16, 2026Independencia de Cartagena

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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 ≈ 331.10 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	23.2°C	20mm	351h
February	32.2°C	24.1°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	25.9°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	25.4°C	209mm	303h
September	27.9°C	24.7°C	388mm	209h
October	28.6°C	25°C	109mm	328h
November	29.2°C	23.8°C	374mm	250h
December	28.8°C	23.1°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.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Anuradhapura
Atamasthana
Central Highlands of Sri Lanka
Dambulla cave temple
Kandy
Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications
Polonnaruwa
Sigiriya
Sinharaja Forest Reserve

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