Travel purpose
All travel purposes
Transit
Visa on Arrival
ApplyVisa on arrival for up to 30 days
Transit requirements vary; check if an airside transit visa (ATV) is needed.
Required documents
- •Valid passport
- •Confirmed onward flight ticket
- •Visa for destination country (if required)
- •Transit visa (if required for the layover country)
Last verified: 22 Apr 2026 · Source
Transit
Visa Required
ApplyTransit data not available
Verify current transit requirements with your airline or the destination airport authority before travel.
Required documents
- •Valid passport
- •Confirmed onward flight ticket
- •Visa for destination country (if required)
- •Transit visa (if required for the layover country)
Last verified: 23 Apr 2026 · Source
Business
Transit
Visa Free
ApplyNo airside transit visa required
Indian passport holders can enter Sri Lanka for leisure, so airside transit is also permitted without a separate visa. If you need to leave the international zone (e.g. overnight layover, baggage recheck), the same leisure-entry rules apply.
Required documents
- •Valid passport
- •Confirmed onward flight ticket
- •Visa for destination country (if required)
- •Transit visa (if required for the layover country)
Last verified: 5 May 2026 · Source