Sri Lanka visa requirements for Laotians

Travel and visa requirements

Sri Lankan Visa is not required for Laotians

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Sri Lanka is officially known as the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. It is one of the countries on the Asian continent with its main city in Colombo.
  • Laos citizens can get e-visa for visiting Sri Lanka as a tourist for a short stay period of 30 days.
  • Required documents include valid passport for at least 6 months from the date of departure, hotel reservations spanning the duration of stay as well as evidence of payment.
  • Sri Lanka is famous for its Ceylon Tea, jewelry, gems and moonstones.
  • The languages spoken in Sri Lanka are Sinhalese and Tamil.
  • The main religion practiced in Sr Lanka is Theravada Buddhists while the other religions include; Hindus, Muslims, and Roman Catholic.
  • The Sri Lankan Rupee is the currency in Sri Lanka with the code LKR and symbol Rs.
  • There is no restriction of foreign currency in Sri Lanka but if the total money exceeds USD15,000, it must be declared to the Sri Lanka customs.
  • The climate of Sri Lanka is tropical with both wet and dry seasons.
  • It rains in the Southwestern part of Sri Lanka between May and September while the dry season comes up between December and March.
  • The recommended vaccines for Sri Lanka are hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, yellow fever, Japanese encephalitis, rabies, meningitis, polio, chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia, and influenza.
  • Sri Lanka uses 230V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type D and Type G.
  • Some of the tourist centers to visit in Sri Lanka include Nine Arch Bridge, Mihintale, Adam's peak, Yala National Park, and Sigiriya Rock Fort.
  • The time zone in Sri Lanka is 5 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time. The country observes no Daylight Saving Time.
  • The operating airlines in Sri Lanka are Sri Lankan airlines, cinnamon Air and Helitours, Laos Airlines, Thai AirAsia, Singapore Airlines, and China eastern.
  • The time difference between Sri Lanka and Laos is 2 hours. Sri Lanka is ahead of Laos.
  • The flight duration from Laos to Sri Lanka is 11 hours while the distance is 2,693 Km.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Sri-Lanka tourist visa valid for?

The visa has a validity of 180 days after being acquired and offers a double-entry for a maximum of 30 days.

How can I apply for the Sri Lanka tourist visa?

You can apply for a Sri Lanka's e-visa by either visiting the Sri Lanka embassy in Laos or visiting the official website of Sri Lanka. You'll be required to fill in your personal information and make payment online.

When is the best time to travel to Sri-Lanka?

The best time to visit Sri Lanka is from December to March.

What natural resources does Sri-Lanka possess?

Sri Lanka is gifted with several natural resources including graphite, mineral sands, limestone, phosphates, and gems.