Sri LankaCayman Islands: Visa required

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Do Sri Lanka passport holders need a visa for Cayman Islands?

Visa required

Yes. Sri Lanka passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Cayman Islands.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Source: gov.ky (checked September 5, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance16,448 km, straight line (~19h 51m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Cayman Islands133 of 243 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Cayman Islands passport holders visiting Sri Lanka: eTA.

Visa-free alternatives near Cayman Islands

Sri Lanka passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for Sri Lanka passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Sri Lanka passport holders need a visa for Cayman Islands?

Yes. Sri Lanka passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Cayman Islands.

How far is Cayman Islands from Sri Lanka?

About 16,448 km in a straight line, roughly ~19h 51m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Cayman Islands?

Cayman Islands dollar (KYD).

What is the emergency number in Cayman Islands?

911.

What time zone is Cayman Islands in?

Cayman (UTC-5).

What is the nearest airport to George Town?

Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM), about 3 km away.

How many countries can enter Cayman Islands without a visa?

133 of the 243 nationalities this site tracks can enter Cayman Islands visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can Sri Lanka passport holders visit without a visa instead of Cayman Islands?

Bahamas, Haiti, Venezuela, British Virgin Islands.

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 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.

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

Full source list on About.

About Cayman Islands

The Cayman Islands is a self-governing British Overseas Territory in the western Caribbean. With a population of over 90,000, it is the most populated of all the British Overseas Territories. The 264-square-kilometre (102-square-mile) territory comprises the three islands of Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman, which are located south of Cuba and north-east of Honduras, between Jamaica and Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula. The capital city is George Town on Grand Cayman, which is the most populous of the three islands.

CapitalGeorge Town

RegionCaribbean

Population75.8K

Area264 km²

CurrencyCayman Islands dollar (1 USD ≈ 0.83 KYD)

LanguagesEnglish

Calling code+1345

Drives on theleft

TimezoneCayman (UTC-5)

Nearest airportOwen Roberts International Airport (GCM), 3 km

Emergency number911

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$104,293 (2024)

Tourist arrivals660K (2020)

Climate in George Town

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

Monthly climate normals for George Town, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	27.9°C	24.4°C	25mm	335h
February	28.2°C	24.7°C	50mm	319h
March	28.3°C	24.4°C	40mm	348h
April	30.6°C	25.4°C	33mm	371h
May	30.4°C	26.3°C	104mm	368h
June	30.7°C	26.9°C	75mm	360h
July	31.2°C	27.2°C	67mm	375h
August	31.5°C	27.1°C	113mm	348h
September	30.6°C	26.8°C	94mm	337h
October	29.3°C	26°C	285mm	292h
November	28°C	25.5°C	354mm	244h
December	27.2°C	24.5°C	45mm	306h

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 Cayman Islands are an island group in the Caribbean Sea, 90 mi (140 km) south of Cuba. They are a self-governing British Overseas Territory. The stunning coral reefs and outstandingly clear waters have made this island group a popular destination for divers. Great beaches and fine restaurants and resorts make it an excellent tourist destination as well.

Upcoming public holidays

November 9, 2026Remembrance Day

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

December 26, 2026Boxing Day

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