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South Korea visa for citizens of Sri Lanka

Citizens of Sri Lanka need an e-visa to travel to South Korea. It is issued online, with no embassy visit. Official processing time is up to 3 days. Visago fills in and submits the application for you; the all-in price starts at $45, government fee included.

For citizens of Sri Lanka: the passport opens 18 countries visa-free; Colombo — Seoul: ≈ 5,840 km, about 8 hours of flying.

Checked by visa analyst Albert Brown, 13 years of experience · September 26, 2026

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How much does a South Korea visa cost for citizens of Sri Lanka?

Tourist, 90 days, multiple entryGovernment fee: $7 · Valid for: 1095 days$45
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Can I travel to South Korea without a visa on a Sri Lanka passport?

No: citizens of Sri Lanka need a visa. But you can get it quickly and at a low price — online with us, from $45, with no embassy visit.

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South Korea visa rules at a glance

  • With a Sri Lanka passport you can visit 18 countries visa-free, 18 with a visa on arrival and 56 with an e-visa; 106 more require an embassy visa.
  • By the number of visa-free destinations, the Sri Lanka passport ranks 175th of 199.
  • Sri Lanka passport: visa-free access to 18 countries; South Korea passport: 114.
  • Citizens of Sri Lanka and South Korea can travel together visa-free to 15 countries, for example: Thailand, Singapore, Seychelles, Tajikistan, Lesotho, Micronesia, Vanuatu, Kiribati, Barbados, Dominica, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Grenada, Bahamas, Haiti, and Venezuela.
  • Citizens of South Korea, in turn, get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka visa for citizens of South Korea

Travelling to South Korea: good to know

  • Colombo — Seoul: about 5,840 km in a straight line; a direct flight takes roughly 8 hours.
  • Time difference with your country’s capital: +3.5 hours.
  • Local time: Colombo 12:00 — Seoul 15:30.
  • Local currency: South Korean Won.
  • Languages: Korean.
  • Exchange rate: $1.00 ≈ ₩1,357.
  • South Korea is the 64th closest of 197 destinations open to citizens of Sri Lanka.
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Neighbouring countries and their visa rules for citizens of Sri Lanka:

How citizens of neighbouring countries travel to South Korea

Visa rules for South Korea for citizens of countries bordering Sri Lanka:

Official portal: www.k-eta.go.kr

How to get a South Korea visa

  1. 1Passport photo
  2. 2Face photo
  3. 3Payment
  4. 4Manager and visa

What documents do you need for a South Korea visa?

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight: Colombo — Seoul?

About 8 hours on a direct flight: the capitals are roughly 5,840 km apart. With a connection it takes longer.

What is the time difference with South Korea?

Time difference with your country’s capital: +3.5 hours.

Do citizens of South Korea need a visa for Sri Lanka?

Citizens of South Korea, in turn, get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka.

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