Sri LankaTrinidad and Tobago: Visa required

Sri LankaTrinidad and Tobago

Do Sri Lanka passport holders need a visa for Trinidad and Tobago?

Visa required

Yes. Sri Lanka passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Trinidad and Tobago.

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

Source: tradeind.gov.tt (checked July 20, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance15,310 km, straight line (~18h 31m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Trinidad and Tobago55 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Trinidad and Tobago passport holders visiting Sri Lanka: eTA.

Visa-free alternatives near Trinidad and Tobago

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

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Frequently asked questions

Do Sri Lanka passport holders need a visa for Trinidad and Tobago?

Yes. Sri Lanka passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Trinidad and Tobago.

How far is Trinidad and Tobago from Sri Lanka?

About 15,310 km in a straight line, roughly ~18h 31m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Trinidad and Tobago?

Trinidad and Tobago dollar (TTD).

What is the emergency number in Trinidad and Tobago?

811 / 911 / 990 / 999.

What time zone is Trinidad and Tobago in?

Port of Spain (UTC-4).

What is the nearest airport to Port-of-Spain?

Piarco International Airport (POS), about 17 km away.

How many countries can enter Trinidad and Tobago without a visa?

55 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Trinidad and Tobago 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 Trinidad and Tobago?

Grenada, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Barbados, Dominica, Guyana, Saint Kitts and Nevis.

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 Trinidad and Tobago

Trinidad and Tobago, officially the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, is the southernmost archipelagic country in the Caribbean, comprising the main islands of Trinidad and Tobago, along with several smaller islets. The capital city is Port of Spain, while its largest and most populous municipality is Chaguanas. Trinidad and Tobago comprises the southernmost islands of the Caribbean eastern islands chain, and it is close to the continent of South America, being north to northeast of Venezuela and northwest of Guyana.

CapitalPort-of-Spain

RegionCaribbean

Population1.4M

Area5,130 km²

CurrencyTrinidad and Tobago dollar (1 USD ≈ 6.78 TTD)

LanguagesEnglish

Calling code+1868

Drives on theleft

TimezonePort of Spain (UTC-4)

Nearest airportPiarco International Airport (POS), 17 km

Emergency number811 / 911 / 990 / 999

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$18,967 (2025)

Tourist arrivals141K (2020)

Climate in Port-of-Spain

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

Monthly climate normals for Port-of-Spain, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	30.3°C	22.8°C	37mm	340h
February	30.9°C	22.7°C	25mm	308h
March	31°C	22.5°C	27mm	347h
April	32.9°C	23.3°C	20mm	357h
May	32.9°C	24.5°C	37mm	335h
June	31.7°C	24°C	59mm	322h
July	30.7°C	23.9°C	116mm	338h
August	30°C	24.3°C	190mm	318h
September	31.3°C	24.4°C	115mm	336h
October	31°C	24.1°C	111mm	335h
November	30.3°C	23.8°C	99mm	314h
December	29.9°C	22.8°C	78mm	339h

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

Trinidad and Tobago (TT) is a nation consisting primarily of two Caribbean islands, Trinidad and Tobago, just off the northeastern coast of Venezuela. The country is the most industrialised and one of the most prosperous in the Caribbean. Overall, tourism is not a major industry, leaving the islands replete with natural unspoiled beauty not found in most other Caribbean countries.

Upcoming public holidays

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

December 26, 2026Boxing Day

January 1, 2027New Year's Day

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