Entry rules · Ireland passport

Do Ireland passport holders need a visa for Sri Lanka?

Yes. Ireland passport holders need an eVisa for Sri Lanka: apply online before you travel.

The rule

eVisa

Apply for a visa online before you travel. You may still be asked to give fingerprints or attend an interview in person.

Entry
eVisa
Status
Verified 14 Oct 2026

How we checked

On 14 Oct 2026 we checked this rule against the official sources of Sri Lanka, chiefly Department of Immigration and Emigration, Sri Lanka (official ETA website eta.gov.lk). Two independent checks reached the same result.

Before the check, public visa data (as of 17 Feb 2026) said: visa on arrival, up to 30 days. The official source shows: eVisa, and that is what this page shows.

How verification works and what each status means: methodology.

Before you travel

Entry rules change, sometimes without notice, and border officials make the final decision. Confirm the requirements for your trip with the official immigration website or embassy of Sri Lanka. This page covers short visits for tourism or business.

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