Vietnamese visa for Sri Lankan citizens
Visa requirements:
Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
---|---|---|---|
Tourist visa | For Sri Lankan citizens to enter Vietnam for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
Evisa | Vietnam e-visa for Sri Lankan citizens | Eligible | |
Visa on arrival | Vietnam visa on arrival for Sri Lankan citizens | Eligible |
Vietnam tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Sri Lankan passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Vietnam.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Vietnam.
If you are looking for Vietnam 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 Vietnam nearest your place of residence.
- Colombo: The Embassy of Vietnam in Colombo, Sri Lanka (Working hours: Close now. Open in 1 hours 58 minutes)
Vietnam visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Vietnam diplomatic mission offices to Sri Lanka for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Sri Lanka traveling to Vietnam from 2008 to 2018.
Year | Number of visitors (Sri Lanka) estimated | Change (%) |
---|---|---|
2008 | 8,472 | N/A |
2009 | 7,494 | -11.54% |
2010 | 10,100 | 34.77% |
2011 | 12,028 | 19.09% |
2012 | 13,696 | 13.87% |
2013 | 15,144 | 10.57% |
2014 | 15,748 | 3.99% |
2015 | 15,888 | 0.89% |
2016 | 20,026 | 26.04% |
2017 | 25,844 | 29.05% |
2018 | 30,996 | 19.93% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Vietnam & Sri Lanka comparison
Vietnam's area is approximately 310,070 km2 (119,718 sq mi), while the area of Sri Lanka is approximately 62,710 km2 (24,212 sq mi). This means Sri Lanka is 4.94 times smaller than Vietnam.
As of April 2024, Vietnam's population is ~100.9 million people - 79,108,712 more people than the population of Sri Lanka.
We have highlighted Vietnam & Sri Lanka’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
Vietnam | Sri Lanka | Difference | |
---|---|---|---|
Population (est 2024) | 100,881,703 | 21,772,991 | 79.1 million more people live in Vietnam than Sri Lanka |
Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 96 | 67 | Vietnam has 29 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Sri Lanka. |
Travel freedom (2024) | 21 | 16 | Vietnam passport holders can visit 5 more countries and territories without a visa. |
Number of foreign missions hosted | 107 | 61 | Vietnamese hosts 46 more foreign missions than Sri Lanka. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Sri Lanka travel to Vietnam in one year?
The number of visitors from Sri Lanka visiting Vietnam in 2018 was approximately 30,996.
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29.58°C | ||
Humidity | 79% | |
Wind | 3.29 km/h | |
Sunrise | 07:30 AM |
Useful Information
- Hanoi to Colombo: 2819.23 km (1751.79 mi)
- Travel time: 5 hours 52 minutes
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This page was last updated on: April 2024