South African visa for Sri Lankan citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Sri Lankan passport holders visiting South Africa for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Sri Lankan citizens to enter South Africa for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | South Africa e-visa for Sri Lankan citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | South Africa visa on arrival for Sri Lankan citizens | Not Available | |
South Africa tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Sri Lankan passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in South Africa.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from South Africa.
If you are looking for South Africa visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Sri Lanka, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of South Africa nearest your place of residence.
- Colombo: The High Commission of South Africa in Colombo, Sri Lanka (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 38 minutes)
South Africa visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest South Africa diplomatic mission offices to Sri Lanka for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Sri Lanka traveling to South Africa from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Sri Lanka) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 19,184 | N/A |
| 2009 | 14,024 | -26.90% |
| 2010 | 16,148 | 15.15% |
| 2011 | 16,678 | 3.28% |
| 2012 | 18,376 | 10.18% |
| 2013 | 19,074 | 3.80% |
| 2014 | 19,098 | 0.13% |
| 2015 | 17,808 | -6.75% |
| 2016 | 20,088 | 12.80% |
| 2017 | 20,570 | 2.40% |
| 2018 | 20,944 | 1.82% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
South Africa & Sri Lanka comparison
South Africa's area is approximately 1,213,090 km2 (468,376 sq mi), while the area of Sri Lanka is approximately 62,710 km2 (24,212 sq mi). This means Sri Lanka is 19.34 times smaller than South Africa.
As of April 2024, South Africa's population is ~62.3 million people - 40,572,303 more people than the population of Sri Lanka.
We have highlighted South Africa & Sri Lanka’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| South Africa | Sri Lanka | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 62,345,294 | 21,772,991 | 40.6 million more people live in South Africa than Sri Lanka |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 124 | 67 | South Africa has 57 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Sri Lanka. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 67 | 16 | South Africa passport holders can visit 51 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 197 | 61 | South African hosts 136 more foreign missions than Sri Lanka. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Sri Lanka travel to South Africa in one year?
The number of visitors from Sri Lanka visiting South Africa in 2018 was approximately 20,944.
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