Sri LankaHong Kong: Visa required

Sri LankaHong Kong

Do Sri Lanka passport holders need a visa for Hong Kong?

Visa required

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

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

Source: info.gov.hk (checked September 16, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-14

Distance4,051 km, straight line (~5h 16m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Hong Kong198 of 242 nationalities tracked

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

Visa-free alternatives near Hong Kong

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 Hong Kong?

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

How far is Hong Kong from Sri Lanka?

About 4,051 km in a straight line, roughly ~5h 16m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Hong Kong?

Hong Kong dollar (HKD).

What is the emergency number in Hong Kong?

999.

What time zone is Hong Kong in?

Hong Kong (UTC+8).

What is the nearest airport to Hong Kong?

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), about 22 km away.

How many countries can enter Hong Kong without a visa?

198 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong?

Laos, Singapore, Nepal.

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 ≈ 331.10 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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About Hong Kong

Hong Kong is a special administrative region of China. Situated on China's southern coast just south of Shenzhen, it consists of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and the New Territories. With 7.5 million residents in a 1,114-square-kilometre (430 sq mi) territory, Hong Kong is the fourth-most densely populated region in the world.

RegionEastern Asia

Population7.5M

Area1,104 km²

CurrencyHong Kong dollar (1 USD ≈ 7.85 HKD)

LanguagesEnglish, Chinese

Calling code+852

Drives on theleft

TimezoneHong Kong (UTC+8)

Nearest airportHong Kong International Airport (HKG), 22 km

Emergency number999

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$56,983 (2025)

Tourist arrivals3.6M (2020)

Climate in Hong Kong

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

Monthly climate normals for Hong Kong, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	19.3°C	12.3°C	25mm	285h
February	19.3°C	12.7°C	41mm	253h
March	22.3°C	16.5°C	71mm	227h
April	22.2°C	16.1°C	70mm	244h
May	27°C	22.6°C	331mm	269h
June	28°C	24.5°C	290mm	305h
July	29°C	25.2°C	119mm	357h
August	28°C	23.9°C	456mm	271h
September	27.2°C	23.3°C	499mm	218h
October	25°C	19.3°C	143mm	271h
November	23.5°C	17°C	11mm	263h
December	18.8°C	10.7°C	7mm	272h

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

Hong Kong is a city with multiple personalities. The population is mainly Chinese, but British influence is still quite visible. It has absorbed people and cultural influences from places as diverse as Vietnam and Vancouver and proudly proclaims itself to be Asia's World City.

Upcoming public holidays

September 26, 2026中秋節翌日

October 1, 2026中華人民共和國國慶日

October 19, 2026重陽節

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