Sri LankaCzechia: Visa required

Sri LankaCzechia

Do Sri Lanka passport holders need a visa for Czechia?

Visa required

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

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

Source: eur-lex.europa.eu (checked September 3, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-21

Distance7,680 km, straight line (~9h 32m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Czechia138 of 242 nationalities tracked

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

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

Visa-free alternatives near Czechia

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

San Marino

Other visa-free destinations for Sri Lanka passport holders

See all Sri Lanka destinations →

Frequently asked questions

Do Sri Lanka passport holders need a visa for Czechia?

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

How far is Czechia from Sri Lanka?

About 7,680 km in a straight line, roughly ~9h 32m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Czechia?

Czech koruna (CZK).

What is the emergency number in Czechia?

112 / 150 / 155 / 156 / 158.

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

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

What time zone is Czechia in?

Prague (UTC+2).

What is the nearest airport to Prague?

Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG), about 12 km away.

How many countries can enter Czechia without a visa?

138 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Czechia 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 Czechia?

San Marino.

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 ≈ 331.60 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

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About Czechia

The Czech Republic, also known as Czechia and historically known as Bohemia, is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Austria to the south, Germany to the west, Poland to the northeast, and Slovakia to the southeast. The Czech Republic has a hilly landscape that covers an area of 78,871 square kilometers (30,452 sq mi) with a mostly temperate continental and oceanic climate. The capital and largest city is Prague; other major cities and urban areas include Brno, Ostrava, Plzeň and Liberec.

CapitalPrague

RegionCentral Europe

Population10.9M

Area78,865 km²

CurrencyCzech koruna (1 USD ≈ 21.69 CZK)

LanguagesCzech, Slovak

Calling code+420

Drives on theright

TimezonePrague (UTC+2)

Nearest airportVáclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG), 12 km

Emergency number112 / 150 / 155 / 156 / 158

UNESCO sites17

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$35,917 (2025)

Tourist arrivals37.2M (2019)

Climate in Prague

Warmest August, coolest January, driest April, sunniest July. Best time to visit: July.

Monthly climate normals for Prague, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	5.1°C	-1.5°C	23mm	151h
February	8.7°C	2.3°C	86mm	172h
March	10°C	0.7°C	42mm	268h
April	17.9°C	4.3°C	12mm	349h
May	18°C	7.6°C	79mm	329h
June	22.1°C	13.5°C	142mm	292h
July	25.5°C	14.8°C	45mm	370h
August	26°C	15.9°C	119mm	324h
September	21.2°C	10.8°C	66mm	271h
October	14.2°C	7.2°C	94mm	160h
November	8.3°C	2.2°C	20mm	148h
December	5.4°C	0.3°C	33mm	110h

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 Czech Republic, or Czechia (Česko) is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It is not a large country but has a rich and eventful history, including incidents and people like Saint Wenceslas, Jan Hus, the Thirty-years War, Operation Anthropoid and the dissolution of Czechoslovakia. Czechs, Germans, Slovaks, Italian stonemasons and stucco workers, French tradesmen, and deserters from Napoleon's army have lived and worked here, all influencing one another. For centuries they jointly cultivated their land, creating works that grace this small country with hundreds of ancient castles, monasteries and stately mansions, and entire towns that give the impression of being comprehensive artefacts. The Czech Republic contains a vast number of architectural treasures and has beautiful forests and mountains to match.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe
Gardens and Castle at Kroměříž
Historic Centre of Prague
Historic Centre of Telč
Historic Centre of Český Krumlov
Holašovice
Holy Trinity Column in Olomouc
Jewish Quarter and St Procopius' Basilica in Třebíč
Kutná Hora: Historical Town Centre with the Church of St Barbara and the Cathedral of Our Lady at Sedlec
Landscape for Breeding and Training of Ceremonial Carriage Horses at Kladruby nad Labem

Upcoming public holidays

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