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Do Sri Lanka passport holders need a visa for Saint Helena?

e-Visa

Yes. Sri Lanka passport holders need a visa for Saint Helena, available online as an e-visa before travel.

An e-visa must be applied for and approved online before travel.

Source: evisa.sainthelena.gov.sh (checked September 5, 2026).

Requiremente-Visa

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Visa-free access to Saint Helena132 of 243 nationalities tracked

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

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 Saint Helena?

Yes. Sri Lanka passport holders need a visa for Saint Helena, available online as an e-visa before travel.

What currency is used in Saint Helena?

Pound sterling (GBP).

What is the emergency number in Saint Helena?

999.

How many countries can enter Saint Helena without a visa?

132 of the 243 nationalities this site tracks can enter Saint Helena 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 Saint Helena

Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha is a British Overseas Territory located in the South Atlantic and consisting of the island of Saint Helena, Ascension Island, and the archipelago of Tristan da Cunha. Its name was Saint Helena and Dependencies until 1 September 2009, when a new constitution came into force, giving the three islands equal status as three territories, with a grouping under the Crown.

RegionWestern Africa

Area394 km²

CurrencyPound sterling, Saint Helena pound (1 USD ≈ 0.75 GBP)

LanguagesEnglish

Calling code+290, +247

Drives on theleft

Emergency number999

Climate in Saint Helena

Warmest March, coolest October, driest December, sunniest January. Best time to visit: January, March, May.

Monthly climate normals for Saint Helena, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	19.3°C	18.3°C	18mm	384h
February	20.1°C	18.8°C	30mm	342h
March	20.6°C	19.3°C	20mm	355h
April	20.2°C	18.9°C	34mm	319h
May	19.4°C	18.2°C	19mm	330h
June	18°C	16.6°C	27mm	306h
July	16.9°C	15.7°C	18mm	330h
August	16.1°C	14.8°C	30mm	299h
September	15.4°C	14.4°C	24mm	299h
October	15.3°C	14.4°C	16mm	324h
November	15.7°C	14.8°C	20mm	340h
December	16.6°C	15.6°C	14mm	377h

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

Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha is a British overseas territory consisting of the islands of Saint Helena and Ascension, together with the Tristan da Cunha islands group. These are among the world's most isolated islands and separated from each other by many hundreds of miles.

Upcoming public holidays

November 20, 2026King's Birthday

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

December 26, 2026Boxing Day

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