Sri LankaGermany: Visa required

Sri LankaGermany

Do Sri Lanka passport holders need a visa for Germany?

Visa required

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

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 of2026-10-19

Distance7,817 km, straight line (~9h 42m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Germany138 of 242 nationalities tracked

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

Germany 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.

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 Germany?

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

How far is Germany from Sri Lanka?

About 7,817 km in a straight line, roughly ~9h 42m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Germany?

Euro (EUR).

What is the emergency number in Germany?

110 / 112.

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

Germany 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 Germany in?

Berlin (UTC+2).

What is the nearest airport to Berlin?

Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), about 19 km away.

How many countries can enter Germany without a visa?

138 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Germany 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 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

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About Germany

Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany, is a country in Western and Central Europe. It lies between the Baltic Sea and the North Sea to the north with the Alps to the south. Its 16 constituent states have a total population of over 83 million, making it the most populous member state of the European Union (EU). Germany borders Denmark to the north; Poland and the Czech Republic to the east; Austria and Switzerland to the south; and France, Luxembourg, Belgium, and the Netherlands to the west. The nation's capital and most populous city is Berlin and its main financial centre is Frankfurt; the largest urban area is the Ruhr.

CapitalBerlin

RegionWestern Europe

Population83.5M

Area357,114 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesGerman

Calling code+49

Drives on theright

TimezoneBerlin (UTC+2)

Nearest airportBerlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), 19 km

Emergency number110 / 112

UNESCO sites73

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$60,496 (2025)

Tourist arrivals12.4M (2020)

Climate in Berlin

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

Monthly climate normals for Berlin, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	6.7°C	1.2°C	40mm	123h
February	8.5°C	3.2°C	101mm	132h
March	9.3°C	1°C	34mm	248h
April	16°C	4.3°C	4mm	349h
May	17.4°C	7.2°C	45mm	316h
June	23.9°C	13.8°C	51mm	349h
July	23°C	13.7°C	59mm	364h
August	27.4°C	17°C	39mm	336h
September	20.8°C	10.8°C	59mm	269h
October	14.1°C	8.7°C	63mm	166h
November	9.7°C	4.5°C	18mm	143h
December	5.6°C	1.1°C	27mm	118h

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

Germany is the largest country in Central Europe. It is known for its rich cultural heritage, innovative inventions, its old-world charm and Gemütlichkeit (cosiness). Discard any perceptions of Germany as being homogeneous; a country of surprising regional diversity awaits your presence. Many tourists visit Germany to experience European history and the diverse German landscape. German culture, outdoor activities, German holidays and festivities, the countryside and rural areas, and the German cities are identified as being big draws for visitors.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Aachen Cathedral
Aachen Cathedral Treasury
Aachen Chapel of Hungary
Abbey and Altenmünster of Lorsch
Altes Museum
Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe
Archaeological Border complex of Hedeby and the Danevirke
Artists' Colony in Darmstadt
Augustusburg and Falkenlust Palaces
Bauhaus and its Sites in Weimar, Dessau and Bernau

Upcoming public holidays

October 31, 2026Reformationstag

November 1, 2026Allerheiligen

November 18, 2026Buß- und Bettag

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