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[[File:Sri Lankan Passport.jpg|thumbnail|A non-biometric [[Sri Lankan passport]]]] |
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[[File: Sri Lankan Passport - P Series.jpg |thumbnail|200px|The front cover of a [[Sri Lankan passport]] issued since October 21, 2024]] |
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'''Visa requirements for Sri Lankan citizens''' are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of [[Sri Lanka]]. As of 02 July 2019, Sri Lankan citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 42 countries and territories, ranking the [[Sri Lankan passport]] 99th in terms of travel freedom (tied with passports from Congo (Dem. Rep.), Ethoipia and South Sudan) according to the [[Visa (document)#Visa restrictions|Henley Passport Index]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Global Ranking - Passport Index 2019|url=https://www.henleyglobal.com/files/download/HPI2019/HPI_Q3_Global_Ranking_190701.pdf|publisher=Henley & Partners|accessdate=3 July 2019}}</ref> Although Sri Lanka is a middle income country, successive Sri Lankan governments have made little or no efforts to improve the standing of the passport. Considering the extent of the Sri Lankan diaspora, a passport with wider access to the world could contribute to a more competitive and future ready society.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.sundayobserver.lk/2017/01/08/columns/visa-free-travel|title=Visa free travel|date=2017-01-06|work=Sunday Observer|access-date=2017-11-05}}</ref> Citizens in neighbouring Maldives can travel visa-free to 80 countries, double that of Sri Lanka. Indians can travel visa free to 52 countries. In South Asia, only Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan have a lower ranking on the visa index than Sri Lanka.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.sundayobserver.lk/2017/01/08/columns/visa-free-travel|title=Visa free travel|date=2017-01-06|work=Sunday Observer|access-date=2018-10-09|language=en}}</ref> Sri Lanka also shares limited connectivity in terms of people to people and business contacts with the ASEAN, a region that it has shared significant historical and cultural relations with. The policy of the Sri Lankan state with regards to negotiating visa free travel for private Sri Lankan citizens continues to remain poorly administered despite numerous pleas made by individuals and civil society groups.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sundayobserver.lk/2018/12/23/opinion/moving-passport-ladder|title=Moving up the passport ladder|date=2018-12-21|website=Sunday Observer|language=en|access-date=2019-06-01}}</ref> What successive Sri Lankan administrations have done is to negotiate visa free travel for Diplomatic and Official Passport holders to numerous countries. Effectively developing a two tiered system that benefits the political classes.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.colombopage.com/archive_19B/Sep27_1569608660CH.php|title=Sri Lanka : Sri Lanka signs agreement with Ukraine on visa exemption for diplomats and officials|website=www.colombopage.com|access-date=2019-10-04}}</ref> |
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'''Visa requirements for Sri Lankan citizens''' are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of [[Sri Lanka]]. |
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As of 2024, Sri Lankan citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 44 countries and territories, ranking the [[Sri Lankan passport]] 97th in the world according to the [[Henley & Partners Passport Index|Henley Passport Index]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.henleyglobal.com/passport-index/ranking | title=Global Passport Ranking}}</ref> This has hampered the ability of Sri Lankan business people to travel and connect with peers and maintain a globally competitive outlook.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dignity should not be part of the price of a visa - Opinion {{!}} Daily Mirror |url=https://www.dailymirror.lk/opinion/Dignity-should-not-be-part-of-the-price-of-a-visa/231-286907 |access-date=2024-07-12 |website=www.dailymirror.lk |language=English}}</ref> |
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Although Sri Lanka is a middle-income country, successive Sri Lankan governments have made little or no efforts to improve the standing of the passport.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-passport-ranked-among-bottom-10-pct-of-the-world-39425/ | title=Sri Lanka passport ranked among bottom 10-pct of the world|date=2020-01-09 | website=EconomyNext | access-date=2020-01-25}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title=Bulgarian President seeks increased bilateral trade, tourism flows and multifaceted cooperation with SL {{!}} Daily FT | url=https://www.ft.lk/business/Bulgarian-President-seeks-increased-bilateral-trade-tourism-flows-and-multifaceted-cooperation-with-SL/34-755634 | access-date=2023-11-27 | website=www.ft.lk | language=English}}</ref> The Sri Lankan passport continues to rank in the bottom 10% of Henley's Annual Passport Rankings.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-passport-ranked-among-bottom-10-pct-of-the-world-39425/ | title=Sri Lanka passport ranked among bottom 10-pct of the world | date=2020-01-09 | website=EconomyNext | access-date=2020-01-15}}</ref> Considering the extent of the Sri Lankan diaspora, a passport with wider access to the world could contribute to a more competitive and future-ready society.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://archives1.sundayobserver.lk/2017/01/08/columns/visa-free-travel | title=Visa free travel | date=2017-01-06|work=Sunday Observer| access-date=2017-11-05}}</ref> |
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Sri Lanka has limited personal or business contacts with the ASEAN, a region with which it shares significant historical and cultural relations. Within the SAARC region, the Sri Lankan government has made little effort to encourage religious tourism from countries such as Nepal and Bhutan.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.ft.lk/columns/South-Asia--Economic-integration-–-A-reality-or-fantasy-/4-692578 | title=South Asia; Economic integration – A reality or fantasy? {{!}} Daily FT | website=www.ft.lk | language=en | access-date=2019-12-30}}</ref> Sri Lanka and Thailand signed a Free Trade Agreement in February 2024, and agreed to enable visa-free travel.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-05-30 |title=Sri Lanka tourists to get 60-day visa free entry to Thailand |url=https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-tourists-to-get-60-day-visa-free-entry-to-thailand-165417 |access-date=2024-05-31 |website=EconomyNext |language=en}}</ref> |
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Sri Lankans are unable to travel to Hong Kong, China, Indonesia, Bangladesh and the Philippines, five of the world's most important markets, without a complex visa application process with a hefty visa fee.<ref>{{cite web |title=Visa Application at the Indonesian Embassy in Colombo |url=https://kemlu.go.id/colombo/en/pages/aplikasi_visa/5162/etc-menu |access-date=17 May 2024}}</ref> The inability to access the financial markets of Hong Kong has been especially detrimental to the growth of businesses in Sri Lanka.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Upgrade SL Passport, enable people to travel to 190 countries without VISA - Breaking News {{!}} Daily Mirror |url=https://www.dailymirror.lk/breaking-news/Upgrade-SL-Passport-enable-people-to-travel-to-190-countries-without-VISA/108-238689 |access-date=2024-07-17 |website=www.dailymirror.lk |language=English}}</ref> |
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Despite demands from citizens and civil society groups, Sri Lanka has largely been unsuccessful in expanding visa-free travel for its citizens.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://archives1.sundayobserver.lk/2018/12/23/opinion/moving-passport-ladder | title=Moving up the passport ladder | date=2018-12-21 | website=Sunday Observer | language=en | access-date=2019-06-01}}</ref> The Sri Lankan government has been able to negotiate visa-free travel to numerous countries for diplomatic and official passport holders, effectively developing a 2-tiered system that benefits state officials and politicians over ordinary citizens.<ref>{{cite web | title=Publications – Foreign Ministry – Sri Lanka | url=https://mfa.gov.lk/ministry-reports/ | access-date=2020-08-31 | language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title=Upgrade SL Passport, enable people to travel to 190 countries without VISA - Latest News {{!}} Daily Mirror | url=https://www.dailymirror.lk/latest_news/Upgrade-SL-Passport-enable-people-to-travel-to-190-countries-without-VISA/342-238689 | access-date=2022-06-08 | website=www.dailymirror.lk | language=English}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.colombopage.com/archive_19B/Sep27_1569608660CH.php | title=Sri Lanka : Sri Lanka signs agreement with Ukraine on visa exemption for diplomats and officials | website=www.colombopage.com | access-date=2019-10-04}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-05-27 |title=Ex-Sri Lanka govt heavyweight Wimal Weerawansa’s wife gets two years in prison: report |url=https://economynext.com/ex-sri-lanka-govt-heavyweight-wimal-weerawansas-wife-gets-two-years-in-prison-report-94829 |access-date=2024-06-03 |website=EconomyNext |language=en}}</ref> Likewise, the Sri Lankan state spends millions on maintaining an extensive diplomatic service, which is said to bring little or no benefits to its citizens.{{citation needed|date=July 2024}} |
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In July 2024, Sri Lanka announced it will issue biometric passports to its citizens in order to address the poor standing of the passport.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sri Lanka’s new e-passport to secure gateway to the world - News Features |url=https://www.dailymirror.lk/news-features/Sri-Lankas-new-e-passport-to-secure-gateway-to-the-world/131-286749 |access-date=2024-07-12 |website=www.dailymirror.lk |language=English}}</ref> The process, however, has been delayed due to procurement inconsistencies.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Despite minister’s assurance, delays continue in obtaining passports |url=https://www.sundaytimes.lk/241013/news/despite-ministers-assurance-delays-continue-in-obtaining-passports-574304.html |access-date=2024-11-26 |website=Print Edition - The Sunday Times, Sri Lanka}}</ref> Most recently, Sri Lanka signed a visa waiver for diplomatic and official passport holders with Cambodia.<ref>{{cite web | title=Sri Lanka, Cambodia exempt visas for diplomatic and official passport holders | url=http://www.adaderana.lk/news/87150/sri-lanka-cambodia-exempt-visas-for-diplomatic-and-official-passport-holders | access-date=2023-05-03 | website=www.adaderana.lk | language=en}}</ref> |
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The Sri Lankan state has made statements from time to time that it wishes to enhance links within the Indian Ocean littoral but has largely struggled to convert these statements into reality.<ref>{{cite web | title=Sri Lanka : Sri Lanka assures commitment to strengthen partnership and engagement with littoral states | url=http://www.colombopage.com/archive_23A/May13_1683992311CH.php | access-date=2023-05-14 | website=www.colombopage.com}}</ref> In 2023, the Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickramasinghe noted that Sri Lanka had applied for membership in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership and is actively seeking to establish trade relations with countries in ASEAN.<ref>{{cite web | last=IANS | date=2023-08-10 | title=SL to join RCEP, signs FTAs with ASEAN nations once debt restructuring completed | url=https://www.dtnext.in/news/world/sl-to-join-rcep-signs-ftas-with-asean-nations-once-debt-restructuring-completed-729177 | access-date=2023-08-10 | website=www.dtnext.in | language=en}}</ref> |
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==Visa requirements map== |
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[[File:Visa requirements for Sri Lankan citizens.png|thumb|none|800px|Visa requirements for Sri Lankan citizens holding ordinary passports |
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==Visa requirements== |
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| {{yes2|eVisa}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=LK|destination=AL|accessdate=9 July 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://e-visa.al | title=Albania eVisa}}</ref> |
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*Visa free for a maximum stay of 90 days within 180 days for valid or previously used visa issued by a [[Schengen area]] country, [[United States]], or the [[United Kingdom]]. |
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* Visa-free travel for a maximum stay of 90 days within any 180-day period for valid or previously used visa issued by a [[Schengen area]] country, the [[United States]], or the [[United Kingdom]]. |
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*Multiple-entry Schengen visa covers entry. |
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| {{yes2|eVisa}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=LK|destination=AG}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://evisa.immigration.gov.ag/agEvisa-app/ | title=Antigua and Barbuda eVisa}}</ref> |
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*May apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).<ref>{{cite web|title=Visitor e600 Visa Online Applications|url=http://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Visa-1/600-/Visitor-e600-visa-online-applications|publisher=Department of Immigration and Border Protection}}</ref> |
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| {{yes2|eVisa}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=LK|destination=AZ}}</ref> |
| {{yes2|eVisa}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=LK|destination=AZ}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://evisa.gov.az | title=Azerbaijan eVisa}}</ref> |
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| 30 days<ref>[https://evisa.gov.az/en/ Electronic Visa System of Azerbaijan Republic]</ref> |
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*Visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 14 days who holds a valid residency permit [[Gulf Cooperation Council]] countries, who have already stayed for more than six months in their country of residence. |
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* Visa on arrival for US or Schengen visa holders. |
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| {{yes2|eVisa}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=LK|destination=BJ}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://evisa.gouv.bj/en/ | title=Benin eVisa}}</ref> |
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| {{yes2|eVisa}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=LK|destination=BT|accessdate=9 July 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://visit.doi.gov.bt | title=Bhutan eVisa}}</ref> |
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| {{Optional|Online Visa / Visa on arrival}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=LK|destination=BO|accessdate=9 July 2014}}</ref> |
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| 30 days<ref>{{cite web | url=https://visas.cancilleria.gob.bo | title=Bolivia Online Visa}}</ref> |
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*Multiple-entry visa issued by a Schengen country, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Ireland |
* Multiple-entry visa (issued by a Schengen country, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Ireland, Monaco, Romania, the United Kingdom or the United States) covers entry for a maximum stay of 30 days or until the visa expires. A maximum stay of 90 days within any 180-day period is permitted.<ref>[https://visalogy.com/passport/Sri-Lanka#BA Visa Requirements for Sri Lankans on Visalogy]</ref> |
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| {{yes2|eVisa}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=LK|destination=BW|accessdate=9 July 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://evisa.gov.bw | title=Botswana eVisa}}</ref> |
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| {{yes2|eVisa}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=LK|destination=BF|accessdate=9 July 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://applicant.visaburkina.bf | title=Burkina Faso eVisa}}</ref> |
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* From December 2021, passengers of all countries that required visa, can now obtain a visa on arrival at [[Bujumbura International Airport]] and at all land borders.<ref>{{cite tweet | number=1467795755629150208|user=chrisnibas | title=Nationals of all countries requiring visa for #Burundi 🇧🇮, can now just request it upon arrival at Bujumbura Inter… | date=6 December 2021}}</ref> |
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| {{Optional|eVisa / Visa on arrival}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=LK|destination=KH|accessdate=9 July 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.evisa.gov.kh | title=Cambodia eVisa}}</ref> |
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* 24-hour visa-free transit through any [[List of airports in China|international airports of China]] (except [[Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport|Ürümqi]]), allows domestic travel through different airports.{{refn|Custom procedure for 24-hour visa-free transit is required in principle, except in Beijing (both [[Beijing Capital International Airport|Capital]] and [[Beijing Daxing International Airport|Daxing]]), [[Shanghai Pudong International Airport|Shanghai Pudong]], [[Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport|Hangzhou]], [[Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport|Xiamen]], [[Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport|Guangzhou]], [[Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport|Shenzhen]], [[Chengdu Tianfu International Airport|Chengdu Tianfu]] and [[Xi'an Xianyang International Airport|Xi'an]] if no leaving of international transit areas.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nia.gov.cn/n897453/c1624329/content.html|title=国家移民管理局推出新政进一步便利外籍人员来华|website=nia.gov.cn|date=2024-01-11}}</ref>|group=Note}} |
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| {{yes2|Online Visa}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=LK|destination=CO|accessdate=9 July 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://tramitesmre.cancilleria.gov.co/tramites/enlinea/solicitarVisa.xhtml | title=Colombia Online Visa}}</ref> |
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| {{yes-no|Visa on arrival}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=LK|destination=KM|accessdate=9 July 2014}}</ref> |
| {{yes-no|Visa on arrival}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=LK|destination=KM|accessdate=9 July 2014}}</ref> |
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| {{flag|Democratic Republic of the Congo}} |
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| {{yes2|eVisa}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=LK|destination=CD|accessdate=9 July 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://evisa.gouv.cd | title=DR Congo eVisa}}</ref> |
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| {{no|Visa required}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=LK|destination=CR|accessdate=9 July 2014}}</ref> |
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| {{flag|Côte d'Ivoire}} |
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| {{yes2|eVisa}}<ref> |
| {{yes2|eVisa}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=LK|destination=CI|accessdate=9 July 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://snedai.com/e-visa/ | title=CI eVisa}}</ref> |
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| {{yes2|eVisa}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=LK|destination=DJ|accessdate=9 July 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.evisa.gouv.dj | title=Djibouti eVisa}}</ref> |
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| {{yes2|eVisa}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=LK|destination=ET|accessdate=9 July 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.evisa.gov.et | title=Ethiopia eVisa}}</ref> |
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| {{yes2|eVisa}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=LK|destination=GA|accessdate=9 July 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://evisa.dgdi.ga | title=Gabon eVisa}}</ref> |
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| {{yes|Visa not required}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=LK|destination=GM|accessdate=9 July 2014}}</ref> |
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| {{no|Visa required}}<ref>{{https://www.evisa.gov.ge |
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* e-Visa available for holders of a valid visa or residence permit from a [[Schengen Area|Schengen]] area country, [[OECD]] member country, or a GCC country can travel to Georgia visa-free for a period of 90 days. Visitors obtain an entry visa stamp to Georgia on arrival. The GCC resident permit should be at least six-months old for Georgia visa exemption. |
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| {{yes2|eVisa}}<ref> |
| {{yes2|eVisa}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=LK|destination=GN|accessdate=9 July 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.paf.gov.gn/visa | title=Guinea eVisa}}</ref> |
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| {{yes2|eVisa}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=LK|destination=IN|accessdate=9 July 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.html | title=India eVisa}}</ref> |
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| {{yes2|eVisa}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=LK|destination=IR|accessdate=9 July 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://evisa.mfa.ir | title=Iran eVisa}}</ref> |
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| {{flag|Iraq}} |
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| {{no|Visa required}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=LK|destination=IQ|accessdate=9 July 2014}}</ref> |
| {{no|Visa required}}<ref name="ReferenceB">{{Timatic|nationality=LK|destination=IQ|accessdate=9 July 2014}}</ref> |
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*Visa is issued free of charge.<ref>[https://www.dfa.ie/travel/visas/visas-for-ireland/#tabs-3 No fee required]</ref> |
* Visa is issued free of charge.<ref>[https://www.dfa.ie/travel/visas/visas-for-ireland/#tabs-3 No fee required]</ref> |
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| {{Yes2|eVisa}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=LK|destination=KZ|accessdate=9 July 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.vmp.gov.kz | title=Kazakhstan eVisa}}</ref> |
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| {{yes|Electronic Travel Authorisation}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=LK|destination=KE|accessdate=9 July 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.etakenya.go.ke | title=Kenya eTA}}</ref> |
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| {{no|Visa required}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=LK|destination=KR|accessdate=9 July 2014}}</ref> |
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| {{no|Visa required}}<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.mofa.go.kr/ENG/visa/application/index.jsp?menu=m_40_10 |title=Archived copy |access-date=2014-08-01 |archive-url=https://archive.is/20130703015928/http://www.mofa.go.kr/ENG/visa/application/index.jsp?menu=m_40_10 |archive-date=2013-07-03 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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| {{flag|Kuwait}} |
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| {{no|Visa required}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=LK|destination=KW|accessdate=9 July 2014}}</ref> |
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*GCC residents can apply for e-Visa if they have residency in one of the GCC countries (Saudi Arabia |
* GCC residents can apply for e-Visa if they have residency in one of the GCC countries (Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, and Oman). |
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| {{flag|Kyrgyzstan}} |
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| {{yes2|eVisa}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=LK|destination=KG|accessdate=9 July 2014}}</ref> |
| {{yes2|eVisa}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=LK|destination=KG|accessdate=9 July 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://evisa.e-gov.kg | title=Kyrgyzstan eVisa}}</ref> |
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| {{flag|Laos}} |
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| {{Optional|eVisa / Visa on arrival}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=LK|destination=LA|accessdate=9 July 2014}}</ref> |
| {{Optional|eVisa / Visa on arrival}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=LK|destination=LA|accessdate=9 July 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://laoevisa.gov.la | title=Laos eVisa}}</ref> |
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| {{no|Visa required}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=LK|destination=LB|accessdate=9 July 2014}}</ref> |
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* In addition to a visa, approval should be obtained from the Immigration Department of the [[General Directorate of General Security]] (''La Surete Generale''). |
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| {{yes2|eVisa}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=LK|destination=LY|accessdate=9 July 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://evisa.gov.ly | title=Libya eVisa}}</ref> |
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| {{yes2|eVisa}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=LK|destination=MY|accessdate=9 July 2014}}</ref> |
| {{yes2|eVisa}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=LK|destination=MY|accessdate=9 July 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my/evisa/ | title=Malaysia eVisa}}</ref> |
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*May apply online.<ref>{{cite web|title=Visa Online Applications|url=https://www.windowmalaysia.my/evisa/evisa.jsp}}</ref> |
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| {{flag|Maldives}} |
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| {{yes-no| |
| {{yes-no|Free visa on arrival}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=LK|destination=MV|accessdate=9 July 2014}}</ref> |
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| {{yes-no|Visa on arrival}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=LK|destination=MU|accessdate=9 July 2014}}</ref> |
| {{yes-no|Visa on arrival}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=LK|destination=MU|accessdate=9 July 2014}}</ref> |
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| 60 days<ref> |
| 60 days<ref>{{cite web |url=http://passport.govmu.org/English/Passport%20and%20Visa%20Requirement%20in%20Mauritius/Pages/Visa-Requirements-in-Mauritius.aspx |title=Archived copy |access-date=2017-05-25 |archive-date=2016-02-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160202220733/http://passport.govmu.org/English/Passport%20and%20Visa%20Requirement%20in%20Mauritius/Pages/Visa-Requirements-in-Mauritius.aspx |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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| {{no|Visa required}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=LK|destination=MX|accessdate=9 July 2014}}</ref> |
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*Holders of a valid visa for Canada, Japan, |
* Holders of a valid visa for Canada, Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom or a Schengen area country may stay for a maximum of 180 days. |
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* Citizens holding a residence permit or a valid visa issued by one of the member states of the European Union or one of the parties to the Schengen Agreement can apply for an electronic visa.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.evisa.gov.md | title=Moldova eVisa}}</ref> |
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| {{no|Visa required}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=LK|destination=ME|accessdate=9 July 2014}}</ref> |
| {{no|Visa required}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=LK|destination=ME|accessdate=9 July 2014}}</ref> |
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*Multiple-entry Schengen visa covers entry for a maximum of 30 days |
* Multiple-entry Schengen visa covers entry for a maximum of 30 days. |
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| {{yes2|eVisa}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=LK|destination=MZ|accessdate=9 July 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://evisa.gov.mz | title=Mozambique eVisa}}</ref> |
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| {{flag|Myanmar}} |
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| {{yes2|eVisa}}<ref> |
| {{yes2|eVisa}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=LK|destination=MM|accessdate=9 July 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://evisa.moip.gov.mm | title=Myanmar eVisa}}</ref> |
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* e-Visa holders must arrive via [[Yangon International Airport|Yangon]], [[Naypyidaw Airport|Nay Pyi Taw]] or [[Mandalay International Airport|Mandalay]] airports or via land border crossings with [[Thailand]] ([[Tachileik]], [[Myawaddy]] and [[Kawthaung]]) or [[India]] ([[Rih Khaw Dar]] and [[Tamu, Myanmar|Tamu]]). |
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| 90 days<ref>{{cite web | url=https://nepaliport.immigration.gov.np | title=Nepal Online Visa}}</ref> |
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| {{no|Visa required}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=LK|destination=NZ|accessdate=9 July 2014}}</ref> |
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* Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the [[Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement]]), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining [[New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority|Electronic Travel Authorization]] prior to departure.<ref name="Australian Resident Visa">{{cite web | url=https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/visa-factsheet/australian-resident-visa | title=Information about: Australian Resident Visa | website=immigration.govt.nz | publisher=Immigration New Zealand | access-date=May 21, 2020 |quote=Australian citizens and permanent residents can visit, work and live in New Zealand. You do not need a visa before you travel to New Zealand.}}</ref> |
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| {{yes2|eVisa}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=LK|destination=NG|accessdate=9 July 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://visa.immigration.gov.ng | title=Nigeria Immigration Services}}</ref> |
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| {{no|Visa required}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=LK|destination=MK|accessdate=9 July 2014}}</ref> |
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* Multiple-entry Schengen visa covers entry for a maximum of 15 days and at least five more days than the stay. |
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| {{no|Visa required}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=LK|destination=OM|accessdate=9 July 2014}}</ref> |
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*Foreigners residing in GCC countries may obtain a visa on arrival in Oman. Entry visas are issued to residents of any GCC country who arrive directly from any GCC |
* Foreigners residing in GCC countries may obtain a visa on arrival in Oman. Entry visas are issued to residents of any GCC country who arrive directly from any GCC country. Restrictions apply to non-degree related professions (e.g., labourers, carpenters). |
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*Entry visas are also granted to members of the resident's family as long as they enter together. |
* Entry visas are also granted to members of the resident's family as long as they enter together. |
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| {{yes2|ETA / Online Visa}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=LK|destination=PK|accessdate=9 July 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://visa.nadra.gov.pk | title=Pakistan Online Visa}}</ref> |
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*Electronic Travel Authorization to obtain a visa on arrival for tourism purposes.<ref>[https://visa.nadra.gov.pk/visa-on-arrival-tourist/]</ref> |
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*Electronic Travel Authorization to obtain a visa on arrival for business purposes.<ref>[https://visa.nadra.gov.pk/visa-on-arrival-business/]</ref> |
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*Online Visa eligible.<ref>[https://visa.nadra.gov.pk/tourist-visa/]</ref> |
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| {{flag|Palau}} |
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| {{no|Visa required}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=LK|destination=PE|accessdate=9 July 2014}}</ref> |
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| {{yes2|eVisa}}<ref> |
| {{yes2|eVisa}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=LK|destination=QA|accessdate=9 July 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://hayya.qa | title=Qatar Hayya}}</ref> |
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| {{no|Visa required}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=LK|destination=RO|accessdate=9 July 2014}}</ref> |
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| {{yes|Visa not required}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=LK|destination=KN|accessdate=9 July 2014}}</ref> |
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| {{yes|Visa not required}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=LK|destination=VC|accessdate=9 July 2014}}</ref> |
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| {{yes2|eVisa}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=LK|destination=ST|accessdate=9 July 2014}}</ref> |
| {{yes2|eVisa}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=LK|destination=ST|accessdate=9 July 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.smf.st/evisa/ | title=ST eVisa}}</ref> |
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| {{yes|Electronic Border System}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=LK|destination=SC|accessdate=9 July 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://seychelles.govtas.com | title=Seychelles Electronic Border System}}</ref> |
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| {{yes2|eVisa}}<ref> |
| {{yes2|eVisa}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=LK|destination=SR|accessdate=9 July 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://suriname.vfsevisa.com/suriname/online/home/who-can-apply-for-eVisa | title=Who can apply for E-Visa?}}</ref> |
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| {{yes|Visa not required}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=LK|destination=TJ}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.evisa.tj | title=Tajikistan eVisa}}</ref> |
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| {{flag|Tanzania}} |
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| {{yes2|eVisa}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=LK|destination=TZ|accessdate=9 July 2014}}</ref> |
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| {{yes2|eVisa}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=LK|destination=TG|accessdate=9 July 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://voyage.gouv.tg | title=Togo eVisa}}</ref> |
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| {{no|Visa required}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=LK|destination=TO|accessdate=9 July 2014}}</ref> |
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| {{yes2|eVisa}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=LK|destination=UG|accessdate=9 July 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://visas.immigration.go.ug | title=Uganda eVisa}}</ref> |
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| {{no|Visa required}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=LK|destination=AE|accessdate=9 July 2014}}</ref> |
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| {{flag|United Kingdom}} |
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| {{no|Visa required}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=LK|destination=GB|accessdate=9 July 2014}}</ref> |
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| {{yes2|eVisa}}<ref> |
| {{yes2|eVisa}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=LK|destination=UZ|accessdate=9 July 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://e-visa.gov.uz | title=Uzbekistan eVisa}}</ref> |
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| {{ |
| {{yes2|eVisa}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=LK|destination=VN|accessdate=9 July 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/web/guest/trang-chu-ttdt | title=Vietnam eVisa}}</ref> |
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*Prearranged visa obtained online through travel agencies available at [[Hanoi]], [[Ho Chi Minh City]] or [[Da Nang]] airports. |
* e-Visa is valid for up to 90 days with single or multiple entries. |
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*[[Phú Quốc]] without a visa for up to 30 days.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.vietseatourist.vn/News/category1/news-57/No-visa-required-for-tourists-to-Phu-Quoc-on-short-stay.html |title=Archived copy |access-date=2014-07-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170701095940/http://www.vietseatourist.vn/News/category1/news-57/No-visa-required-for-tourists-to-Phu-Quoc-on-short-stay.html |archive-date=2017-07-01 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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| {{yes2|eVisa}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=LK|destination=ZM|accessdate=9 July 2014}}</ref> |
| {{yes2|eVisa}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=LK|destination=ZM|accessdate=9 July 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://evisa.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm | title=Zambia eVisa}}</ref> |
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| 90 days |
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| {{flag|Zimbabwe}} |
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| {{yes2|eVisa}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=LK|destination=ZW|accessdate=9 July 2014}}</ref> |
| {{yes2|eVisa}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=LK|destination=ZW|accessdate=9 July 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.evisa.gov.zw | title=Zimbabwe eVisa}}</ref> |
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| {{flag|Abkhazia}} |
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| {{no|[[Visa policy of Abkhazia|Visa required]]}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mfaapsny.org/council/visa.php|title=MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS REPUBLIC OF ABKHAZIA|access-date=2016-05-03|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160424181640/http://mfaapsny.org/council/visa.php|archive-date=2016-04-24|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
| {{no|[[Visa policy of Abkhazia|Visa required]]}}<ref>{{cite web | url=http://mfaapsny.org/council/visa.php | title=MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS REPUBLIC OF ABKHAZIA | access-date=2016-05-03 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160424181640/http://mfaapsny.org/council/visa.php|archive-date=2016-04-24 | url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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| {{flag|Kosovo}} |
| {{flag|Kosovo}} |
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| {{no|[[Visa policy of Kosovo|Visa required]]}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mfa-ks.net/?page=2,20|title=Visas For Foreign Citizens - For Kosovo Citizens - Consular Services - Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Republic of Kosovo|work=Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Republic of Kosovo}}</ref> |
| {{no|[[Visa policy of Kosovo|Visa required]]}}<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.mfa-ks.net/?page=2,20 | title=Visas For Foreign Citizens - For Kosovo Citizens - Consular Services - Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Republic of Kosovo | work=Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Republic of Kosovo}}</ref> |
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| Do not need a visa—a holder of a valid biometric residence permit issued by one of the Schengen member states or a valid multi-entry Schengen Visa, a holder of a valid Laissez-Passer issued by United Nations Organizations, NATO, OSCE, Council of Europe or European Union a holder of a valid travel documents issued by EU Member and Schengen States, United States of America, Canada, Australia and Japan based on the 1951 Convention on Refugee Status or the 1954 Convention on the Status of Stateless Persons, as well as holders of valid travel documents for foreigners (maximum 15 days stay).<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.mfa-ks.net/?page=2,20 | title=Visas For Foreign Citizens - For Kosovo Citizens - Consular Services - Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Republic of Kosovo|work=Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Republic of Kosovo | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130310115928/http://www.mfa-ks.net/?page=2,20 | archive-date=2013-03-10}}</ref> |
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*Do not need a visa a holder of a valid biometric residence permit issued by one of the Schengen member states or a valid multi-entry Schengen Visa , a holder of a valid Laissez-Passer issued by United Nations Organizations, NATO, OSCE, Council of Europe or European Union a holder of a valid travel documents issued by EU Member and Schengen States, United States of America, Canada, Australia and Japan based on the 1951 Convention on Refugee Status or the 1954 Convention on the Status of Stateless Persons, as well as holders of valid travel documents for foreigners (max. 15 days stay)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mfa-ks.net/?page=2,20|title=Visas For Foreign Citizens - For Kosovo Citizens - Consular Services - Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Republic of Kosovo|work=Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Republic of Kosovo|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130310115928/http://www.mfa-ks.net/?page=2,20|archivedate=2013-03-10}}</ref> |
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| {{flag|Northern Cyprus}} |
| {{flag|Northern Cyprus}} |
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| {{yes|[[Visa policy of Northern Cyprus|Visa not required]]}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mfa.gov.ct.tr/consular-info/visa-regulations/|title=VISA Regulations|work=Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus}}</ref> |
| {{yes|[[Visa policy of Northern Cyprus|Visa not required]]}}<ref>{{cite web | url=http://mfa.gov.ct.tr/consular-info/visa-regulations/ | title=VISA Regulations|work=Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus | date=4 March 2014}}</ref> |
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| {{flag|Artsakh}} |
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| {{no|[[Visa policy of Artsakh|Visa required]]}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nkr.am/en/the-procedure-of-foreign-citizens-entry-to-the-nkr/92/|title=The procedure of foreign citizens' entry to the NKR|access-date=2017-09-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140106140544/http://www.nkr.am/en/the-procedure-of-foreign-citizens-entry-to-the-nkr/92/|archive-date=2014-01-06|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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| Travellers with [[Republic of Artsakh|Artsakh]] visa (expired or valid) or evidence of travel to [[Republic of Artsakh|Artsakh]] (stamps) will be permanently denied entry to [[Azerbaijan]].<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://mfa.gov.az/index.php?options=content&id=587 | title=Azərbaycan Respublikasının Xarici İşlər Nazirliyi Azərbaycan Respublikasının vətəndaşlarına Liviyada mövcud olan vəziyyətlə bağlı xəbərdarlıq edir, 12 may 2011-ci il}}</ref> |
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| {{flag|Palestine}} |
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| {{ |
| {{no|[[Visa policy of Palestine|Visa required]]}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=EG|destination=PS}}</ref> |
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| Arrival by sea to [[Gaza Strip]] not allowed.<ref>{{cite web|title=Israel Country Specific Information|url=http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1064.html#entry_requirements|publisher=Bureau of Consular Affairs, U.S. Department of State| |
| Arrival by sea to [[Gaza Strip]] not allowed.<ref>{{cite web | title=Israel Country Specific Information | url=http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1064.html#entry_requirements|publisher=Bureau of Consular Affairs, U.S. Department of State | access-date=18 November 2013 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131114103216/http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1064.html#entry_requirements | archive-date=14 November 2013 | url-status=dead | df=dmy-all}}</ref> |
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| {{yes-no|Visa on arrival}} |
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| 30 days for 30 |
| 30 days for US$30, payable on arrival.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.lonelyplanet.com/somaliland-puntland-and-somalia/practical-information/visas |title=Practical travel information on Visas in Somaliland, Puntland & Somalia - Lonely Planet Travel Information |access-date=2014-08-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141106194323/http://www.lonelyplanet.com/somaliland-puntland-and-somalia/practical-information/visas |archive-date=2014-11-06 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.somalilandgov.com/Visa%20Application.htm |title=VISA Application |access-date=2006-11-17 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20061117003149/http://www.somalilandgov.com/Visa%20Application.htm |archive-date=2006-11-17 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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| {{yes|[[Visa policy of South Ossetia|Visa not required]]}}<ref>{{ |
| {{yes|[[Visa policy of South Ossetia|Visa not required]]}}<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mfa-rso.su/en/node/406 |title=Procedure of the Entry to the Territory of the Republic of South Ossetia | Министерство иностранных дел |access-date=2017-09-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131015140424/http://www.mfa-rso.su/en/node/406 |archive-date=2013-10-15 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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| Multiple |
| Multiple-entry visa to [[Russia]] and three-day prior notification are required to enter South Ossetia.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://mfa-rso.su/node/55 |title=О визах |trans-title=About visas |language=ru |publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of South Ossetia |date= |access-date=2022-03-06}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://mfa-rso.su/en/node/406 |title=Procedure of the Entry to the Territory of the Republic of South Ossetia {{!}} Министерство иностранных дел<!-- Bot generated title --> |access-date=2017-09-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131015140424/http://www.mfa-rso.su/en/node/406 |archive-date=2013-10-15 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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| {{flag|Taiwan}} |
| {{flag|Taiwan}} |
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| {{no|Visa required}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=EG|destination=TW}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://visawebapp.boca.gov.tw/BOCA_MRVWeb/subroot/MRVWeb0_form.jsp|title=線上填寫簽證申請系統| |
| {{no|Visa required}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=EG|destination=TW}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://visawebapp.boca.gov.tw/BOCA_MRVWeb/subroot/MRVWeb0_form.jsp | title=線上填寫簽證申請系統 | access-date=2019-09-10 | archive-date=2016-01-12 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160112075442/https://visawebapp.boca.gov.tw/BOCA_MRVWeb/subroot/MRVWeb0_form.jsp | url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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| {{yes|[[Visa policy of Transnistria|Visa not required]]}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mfa-pmr.org/index.php?newsid=310|title=Министерство иностранных дел - Приднестровской Молдавской Республики|work=Министерство иностранных дел}}</ref> |
| {{yes|[[Visa policy of Transnistria|Visa not required]]}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mfa-pmr.org/index.php?newsid=310|title=Министерство иностранных дел - Приднестровской Молдавской Республики|work=Министерство иностранных дел}}</ref> |
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| Registration required after |
| Registration required after 24 hours.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.luxlana.net/Transdniestr.html |title=Luxlana.net<!-- Bot generated title --> |access-date=2015-08-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131022114723/http://www.luxlana.net/Transdniestr.html |archive-date=2013-10-22 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>[http://transnistria-tour.com/en/rules-and-tipps Rules and recommendations | Transnistria tour<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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| {{flag|Hong Kong}} |
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| {{yes2|eVisa}}<ref>{{Timatic|destination=HK}}</ref> |
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| {{flag|Macau}} |
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| {{no|Visa required}}<ref>{{Timatic |
| {{no|Visa required}}<ref>{{Timatic|destination=MO}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.gov.mo/en/services/ps-1474/ps-1474b/#5 | title=Entry Requirements}}</ref> |
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! colspan="3" | Denmark |
! colspan="3" | Denmark |
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|- |
|- |
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|{{flag|Faroe Islands}} |
| {{flag|Faroe Islands}} |
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| {{no|Visa required}} |
| {{no|Visa required}} |
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| |
| |
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|- |
|- |
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|{{flag|Greenland}} |
| {{flag|Greenland}} |
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| {{no|Visa required}} |
| {{no|Visa required}} |
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| |
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| Line 1,100: | Line 1,125: | ||
! colspan="3" | Netherlands |
! colspan="3" | Netherlands |
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|- |
|- |
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|{{flag|Aruba}} |
| {{flag|Aruba}} |
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| {{no|Visa required}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=MA|destination=AW}}</ref> |
| {{no|Visa required}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=MA|destination=AW}}</ref> |
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| |
| |
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|- |
|- |
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|{{flagicon|Netherlands}} [[Caribbean Netherlands]] |
| {{flagicon|Netherlands}} [[Caribbean Netherlands]] |
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| {{no|Visa required}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=MA|destination=BQ}}</ref> |
| {{no|Visa required}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=MA|destination=BQ}}</ref> |
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| Includes [[Bonaire]], [[Sint Eustatius]] and [[Saba]] |
| Includes [[Bonaire]], [[Sint Eustatius]] and [[Saba (island)|Saba]] |
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|- |
|- |
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|{{flag|Curaçao}} |
| {{flag|Curaçao}} |
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| {{no|Visa required}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=MA|destination=CW}}</ref> |
| {{no|Visa required}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=MA|destination=CW}}</ref> |
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| |
| |
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|- |
|- |
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|{{flag|Sint Maarten}} |
| {{flag|Sint Maarten}} |
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| {{no|Visa required}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=MA|destination=SX}}</ref> |
| {{no|Visa required}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=MA|destination=SX}}</ref> |
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| |
| |
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| Line 1,118: | Line 1,143: | ||
! colspan="3" | France |
! colspan="3" | France |
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|- |
|- |
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|{{flag|French Guiana}} |
| {{flag|French Guiana}} |
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| {{no|Visa required}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=MA|destination=GF}}</ref> |
| {{no|Visa required}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=MA|destination=GF}}</ref> |
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| |
| |
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|- |
|- |
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|{{flag|French Polynesia}} |
| {{flag|French Polynesia}} |
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| {{no|Visa required}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=MA|destination=PF}}</ref> |
| {{no|Visa required}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=MA|destination=PF}}</ref> |
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| |
| |
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|- |
|- |
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|{{flagicon|France}} [[French West Indies]] |
| {{flagicon|France}} [[French West Indies]] |
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| {{no|Visa required}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=MA|destination=GP}}</ref> |
| {{no|Visa required}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=MA|destination=GP}}</ref> |
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| Includes overseas departments of [[Guadeloupe]] and [[Martinique]] and overseas collectivities of [[Saint Martin]] and [[Saint Barthélemy]] |
| Includes overseas departments of [[Guadeloupe]] and [[Martinique]] and overseas collectivities of [[Collectivity of Saint Martin|Saint Martin]] and [[Saint Barthélemy]] |
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|- |
|- |
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|{{flag|Mayotte}} |
| {{flag|Mayotte}} |
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| {{no|Visa required}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=MA|destination=YT}}</ref> |
| {{no|Visa required}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=MA|destination=YT}}</ref> |
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| |
| |
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|- |
|- |
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|{{flag|New Caledonia}} |
| {{flag|New Caledonia}} |
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| {{no|Visa required}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=MA|destination=NC}}</ref> |
| {{no|Visa required}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=MA|destination=NC}}</ref> |
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| |
| |
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|- |
|- |
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|{{flag|Réunion}} |
| {{flag|Réunion}} |
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| {{no|Visa required}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=MA|destination=RE}}</ref> |
| {{no|Visa required}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=MA|destination=RE}}</ref> |
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| |
| |
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|- |
|- |
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|{{flag|Saint Pierre and Miquelon}} |
| {{flag|Saint Pierre and Miquelon}} |
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| {{no|Visa required}}<ref name="diplomatie.gouv.fr">[http://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/france/coming-to-france/getting-a-visa/article/foreign-nationals-holding-ordinary Foreign nationals holding ordinary passports exempt from visa requirements]</ref> |
| {{no|Visa required}}<ref name="diplomatie.gouv.fr">[http://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/france/coming-to-france/getting-a-visa/article/foreign-nationals-holding-ordinary Foreign nationals holding ordinary passports exempt from visa requirements]</ref> |
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| |
| |
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|- |
|- |
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|{{flag|Wallis and Futuna}} |
| {{flag|Wallis and Futuna}} |
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| {{no|Visa required}} |
| {{no|Visa required}} |
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| |
| |
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| Line 1,152: | Line 1,177: | ||
! colspan="3" | New Zealand |
! colspan="3" | New Zealand |
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|- |
|- |
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|{{ |
| {{flag|Cook Islands}} |
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| {{yes|Visa not required}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=MA|destination=CK}}</ref> |
| {{yes|Visa not required}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=MA|destination=CK}}</ref> |
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| 31 days |
| 31 days |
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|- |
|- |
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|{{ |
| {{flag|Niue}} |
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| {{yes|Visa not required}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=MA|destination=NU}}</ref> |
| {{yes|Visa not required}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=MA|destination=NU}}</ref> |
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| 30 days |
| 30 days |
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|- |
|- |
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|{{ |
| {{flag|Tokelau}} |
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| {{no|Visa required}}<ref>{{ |
| {{no|Visa required}}<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.timaticweb.com/cgi-bin/tim_website_client.cgi?FullText=1&COUNTRY=NZ&SECTION=VI&SUBSECTION=AI&user=KLMB2C&subuser=KLMB2C | title=Welcome to nginx | access-date=2014-03-15 | archive-url=https://archive.today/20140315034207/https://www.timaticweb.com/cgi-bin/tim_website_client.cgi?FullText=1&COUNTRY=NZ&SECTION=VI&SUBSECTION=AI&user=KLMB2C&subuser=KLMB2C | archive-date=2014-03-15 | url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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| |
| |
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|- |
|- |
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! colspan="3" | United Kingdom |
! colspan="3" | United Kingdom |
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|- |
|- |
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|{{ |
| {{flag|Anguilla}} |
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| {{no|Visa required}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=MA|destination=AI}}</ref> |
| {{no|Visa required}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=MA|destination=AI}}</ref> |
||
| |
| |
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|- |
|- |
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|{{ |
| {{flag|Bermuda}} |
||
| {{yes|Visa not required}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=MA|destination=BM}}</ref> |
| {{yes|Visa not required}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=MA|destination=BM}}</ref> |
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| |
| |
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|- |
|- |
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|{{ |
| {{flag|British Virgin Islands}} |
||
| {{yes|Visa not required}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=MA|destination=VG}}</ref> |
| {{yes|Visa not required}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=MA|destination=VG}}</ref> |
||
| |
| |
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|- |
|- |
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|{{ |
| {{flag|Cayman Islands}} |
||
| {{yes|Visa not required}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=MA|destination=KY}}</ref> |
| {{yes|Visa not required}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=MA|destination=KY}}</ref> |
||
| |
| |
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|- |
|- |
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|{{ |
| {{flag|Falkland Islands}} |
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| {{no|Visa required}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=MA|destination=FK}}</ref> |
| {{no|Visa required}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=MA|destination=FK}}</ref> |
||
| |
| |
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|- |
|- |
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|{{ |
| {{flag|Gibraltar}} |
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| {{no|Visa required}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=MA|destination=GI}}</ref> |
| {{no|Visa required}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=MA|destination=GI}}</ref> |
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| Visa exemptions for holders of a valid UK multiple |
| Visa exemptions for holders of a valid UK multiple-entry visa or EU family residence permit |
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|- |
|- |
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|{{ |
| {{flag|Guernsey}} |
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| {{no|Visa not required}} |
| {{no|Visa not required}} |
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| |
| |
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|- |
|- |
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|{{ |
| {{flag|Isle of Man}} |
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| {{no|Visa required}}<ref>{{ |
| {{no|Visa required}}<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gov.im/categories/home-and-neighbourhood/immigration/foreign-nationals/ |title=Immigration Details for the Isle of Man |access-date=2014-07-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140629181047/http://www.gov.im/categories/home-and-neighbourhood/immigration/foreign-nationals/ |archive-date=2014-06-29 |url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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| |
| |
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|- |
|- |
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|{{ |
| {{flag|Jersey}} |
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| {{no|Visa required}}<ref> |
| {{no|Visa required}}<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gov.je/Travel/InformationAdvice/Visitors/Pages/VisaPassport.aspx |title=Visa and passport requirements for visitors |access-date=2017-06-17 |archive-date=2010-03-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100330042041/http://www.gov.je/Travel/InformationAdvice/Visitors/Pages/VisaPassport.aspx |url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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| |
| |
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|- |
|- |
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|{{ |
| {{flag|Montserrat}} |
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| {{yes|Visa not required}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=MA|destination=MS}}</ref> |
| {{yes|Visa not required}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=MA|destination=MS}}</ref> |
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| |
| |
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|- |
|- |
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|{{flag|Saint Helena}} |
| {{flag|Saint Helena}} |
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| {{yes2|eVisa}}<ref>{{cite web|title=Saint Helena eVisa|url=https://evisa.sainthelena.gov.sh|website=Saint Helena Government}}</ref> |
| {{yes2|eVisa}}<ref>{{cite web|title=Saint Helena eVisa|url=https://evisa.sainthelena.gov.sh|website=Saint Helena Government}}</ref> |
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| |
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! colspan="3" | United States |
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|- |
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|{{Flag|American Samoa}} |
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| {{no|Visa required}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=MA|destination=AS}}</ref> |
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| |
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|- |
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|{{Flag|Guam}} |
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| {{no|Visa required}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=MA|destination=GU}}</ref> |
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| |
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|- |
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|{{Flag|Northern Mariana Islands}} |
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| {{no|Visa required}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=MA|destination=MP}}</ref> |
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| |
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|- |
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|{{Flag|U.S. Virgin Islands}} |
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|{{no|Visa required}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=MA|destination=VI}}</ref> |
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| |
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|- |
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|{{Flag|Puerto Rico}} |
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| {{no|Visa required}}<ref>{{Timatic|nationality=MA|destination=PR}}</ref> |
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| |
| |
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|} |
|} |
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==Passport validity== |
==Passport validity== |
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Many countries require passport validity of no less than 6 months and one or two blank pages.<ref>{{cite web|title=International Travel Information|url=http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis_pa_tw_1168.html|publisher=Bureau of Consular Affairs, U.S. Department of State| |
Many countries require passport validity of no less than 6 months and one or two blank pages.<ref>{{cite web | title=International Travel Information | url=http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis_pa_tw_1168.html | publisher=Bureau of Consular Affairs, U.S. Department of State | access-date=20 November 2013 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131022175900/http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis_pa_tw_1168.html | archive-date=22 October 2013 | url-status=dead | df=dmy-all}}</ref> |
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==General limitations on passport use== |
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Visitors holding an Israeli passport or any passports showing evidence of travelling to Israel are not allowed to enter some countries due to the [[Arab League boycott of Israel#Passport restrictions|Arab League boycott of Israel]]. Some Arab League countries refuse entry to travelers whose passport shows evidence of entry into [[Israel]] or hold an unused Israeli visa. |
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Visitors Holding Israeli passport or any passports showing evidence of travelling to Israel are not allowed to Enter the Arab League countries due to [[Arab League boycott of Israel#Passport restrictions|Arab League boycott of Israel]], many Arab League countries refuse entry to travelers whose passport shows evidence of entry into [[Israel]] or hold an unused Israeli visa. |
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===Criminal record=== |
===Criminal record=== |
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Some countries ( |
Some countries (e.g., Canada and the United States<ref>[http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/inadmissibility/conviction.asp Government of Canada -- Overcome criminal convictions]</ref>) routinely deny entry to non-citizens who have a [[criminal record]]. |
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===Blank passport pages=== |
===Blank passport pages=== |
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Many countries require |
Many countries require the passport presented to have a minimum number (generally one or two) blank pages.<ref>{{cite web | title=Country Information | url=https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country.html | publisher=Bureau of Consular Affairs, U.S. Department of State | access-date=11 September 2017}}</ref> Endorsement pages, which often appear after the visa pages, are not counted toward the minimum number. |
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===Persona Non Grata=== |
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The government of a country can declare a diplomat ''[[persona non grata]]'', banning their entry into that country. In non-diplomatic use, the authorities of a country may also declare a foreigner |
The government of a country can declare a diplomat ''[[persona non grata]]'', banning their entry into that country. In non-diplomatic use, the authorities of a country may also declare a foreigner ''persona non grata'' permanently or temporarily, usually because of unlawful activity. Attempts to enter the [[Gaza strip|Gaza Strip]] by sea may attract a 10-year ban on entering Israel.<ref name="planetdata.net">{{cite web | url=http://www.planetdata.net/worldnews/travel.php?region=117&story=299 | title=PlanetData / World News & Information / Travel Warnings / Israel | access-date=2014-04-10 | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140413125621/http://www.planetdata.net/worldnews/travel.php?region=117&story=299 | archive-date=2014-04-13}}</ref> |
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==Fingerprinting== |
==Fingerprinting== |
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Several countries including [[Afghanistan]], [[Argentina]], [[Cambodia]], [[China]] (applies |
Several countries including [[Afghanistan]], [[Argentina]], [[Cambodia]], [[China]] (applies for ages 14 to 70), [[Japan]], [[Malaysia]], [[Saudi Arabia]], [[South Korea]], [[Taiwan]] and the [[United States]] demand all passengers to be [[fingerprint]]ed on arrival.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://infosurhoy.com/en_GB/articles/saii/features/main/2012/09/27/feature-01 | title=Argentina strengthens migratory control | access-date=20 July 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131202233906/http://infosurhoy.com/en_GB/articles/saii/features/main/2012/09/27/feature-01 | archive-date=2 December 2013 | url-status=dead | df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-japan-fingerprinting-idUST23858020071120 | title=Japan fingerprints foreigners as anti-terror move | date=20 November 2007 | work=Reuters}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90001/90777/90851/7122530.html | title=S Korea to scan fingerprints of suspicious foreign visitors | author=F_161}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1080.html | title=Cambodia Country Specific Information | access-date=2018-05-09 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130620151830/http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1080.html#entry_requirements | archive-date=2013-06-20 | url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_960.html | title=Malaysia Country Specific Information | access-date=2018-05-09 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110217140806/http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_960.html#entry_requirements | archive-date=2011-02-17 | url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://secureidnews.com/news-item/saudi-arabia-mandates-fingerprints-and-biometrics-for-foreigners/ | title=Saudi Arabia mandates fingerprints and biometrics for foreigners - SecureIDNews | work=SecureIDNews}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.dhs.gov/obim | title=Office of Biometric Identity Management | date=23 January 2020}}</ref> |
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Additionally, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar conduct [[Iris recognition|iris scanning]] on arrival and on visitors that need to apply for a UAE visa.<ref>{{ |
Additionally, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar conduct [[Iris recognition|iris scanning]] on arrival and on visitors that need to apply for a UAE visa.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.moi.gov.qa/site/english/news/2011/12/13/24555.html | title=Iris Scan Implemented at Doha International Airport | url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120108085139/http://www.moi.gov.qa/site/english/news/2011/12/13/24555.html | archive-date=8 January 2012 | df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.simplydxb.com/articles/iris-scanner-could-replace-emirates-id-in-uae/ | title=Iris Scanner Could Replace Emirates ID In UAE | date=11 June 2017 | website=SimplyDXB | access-date=7 July 2018 | quote=The breach of privacy is probably the biggest threat to the biometric technique of iris recognition. Secondly, a device error can false reject or false accept the identity which can also have some heinous consequences. Lastly, the method is not the most cost-effective one. It is complex and therefore expensive. Furthermore, the maintenance of devices and data can also be relatively burdensome. However, thanks to the oil money and spending ability of Dubai, they are economically equipped to effectively embrace this system.}}</ref><section end=full /><section begin=bad /> |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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{{Portal|Sri Lanka}} |
{{Portal|Sri Lanka}} |
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* [[Visa policy of Sri Lanka]] |
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* [[Sri Lankan passport]] |
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* [[Foreign relations of Sri Lanka]] |
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==References and notes== |
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*[[Visa policy of Sri Lanka]] |
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*[[Sri Lankan passport]] |
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*[[Foreign relations of Sri Lanka]] |
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==References and Notes== |
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Latest revision as of 11:09, 17 December 2024
Visa requirements for Sri Lankan citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Sri Lanka.
As of 2024, Sri Lankan citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 44 countries and territories, ranking the Sri Lankan passport 97th in the world according to the Henley Passport Index.[1] This has hampered the ability of Sri Lankan business people to travel and connect with peers and maintain a globally competitive outlook.[2]
Although Sri Lanka is a middle-income country, successive Sri Lankan governments have made little or no efforts to improve the standing of the passport.[3][4] The Sri Lankan passport continues to rank in the bottom 10% of Henley's Annual Passport Rankings.[5] Considering the extent of the Sri Lankan diaspora, a passport with wider access to the world could contribute to a more competitive and future-ready society.[6]
Sri Lanka has limited personal or business contacts with the ASEAN, a region with which it shares significant historical and cultural relations. Within the SAARC region, the Sri Lankan government has made little effort to encourage religious tourism from countries such as Nepal and Bhutan.[7] Sri Lanka and Thailand signed a Free Trade Agreement in February 2024, and agreed to enable visa-free travel.[8]
Sri Lankans are unable to travel to Hong Kong, China, Indonesia, Bangladesh and the Philippines, five of the world's most important markets, without a complex visa application process with a hefty visa fee.[9] The inability to access the financial markets of Hong Kong has been especially detrimental to the growth of businesses in Sri Lanka.[10]
Despite demands from citizens and civil society groups, Sri Lanka has largely been unsuccessful in expanding visa-free travel for its citizens.[11] The Sri Lankan government has been able to negotiate visa-free travel to numerous countries for diplomatic and official passport holders, effectively developing a 2-tiered system that benefits state officials and politicians over ordinary citizens.[12][13][14][15] Likewise, the Sri Lankan state spends millions on maintaining an extensive diplomatic service, which is said to bring little or no benefits to its citizens.[citation needed]
In July 2024, Sri Lanka announced it will issue biometric passports to its citizens in order to address the poor standing of the passport.[16] The process, however, has been delayed due to procurement inconsistencies.[17] Most recently, Sri Lanka signed a visa waiver for diplomatic and official passport holders with Cambodia.[18]
The Sri Lankan state has made statements from time to time that it wishes to enhance links within the Indian Ocean littoral but has largely struggled to convert these statements into reality.[19] In 2023, the Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickramasinghe noted that Sri Lanka had applied for membership in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership and is actively seeking to establish trade relations with countries in ASEAN.[20]
Visa requirements map
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Sri Lanka
Visa not required
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eVisa
Visa available both on arrival or online
Visa required
Visa requirements
[edit]| Country | Visa requirement | Allowed stay | Notes (excluding departure fees) |
|---|---|---|---|
 Afghanistan
|
Visa required[21] | ||
 Albania
|
eVisa[22][23] |
| |
 Algeria
|
Visa required[24] | ||
 Andorra
|
Visa required[25] |
| |
 Angola
|
Visa required[26] | ||
 Antigua and Barbuda
|
eVisa[27][28] | ||
 Argentina
|
Visa required[29] | ||
 Armenia
|
Visa required[30] | ||
 Australia and territories
|
Visa required[31][32] |
| |
 Austria
|
Visa required[33] | ||
 Azerbaijan
|
eVisa[34][35] | 30 days | |
 Bahamas
|
Visa not required[36] | 3 months | |
 Bahrain
|
eVisa / Visa on arrival[37] | 14 days |
|
 Bangladesh
|
Visa required[38] | ||
 Barbados
|
Visa not required[39] | 6 months | |
 Belarus
|
Visa required[40] | ||
 Belgium
|
Visa required[41] | ||
 Belize
|
Visa required[42] |
| |
 Benin
|
eVisa[43][44] | 30 days |
|
 Bhutan
|
eVisa[45][46] | ||
 Bolivia
|
Online Visa / Visa on arrival[47] | 30 days[48] | |
 Bosnia and Herzegovina
|
Visa required[49] |
| |
 Botswana
|
eVisa[51][52] | 3 months | |
 Brazil
|
Visa required[53] | ||
 Brunei
|
Visa required[54] | ||
 Bulgaria
|
Visa required[55] |
| |
 Burkina Faso
|
eVisa[56][57] | ||
 Burundi
|
Visa on arrival[58] | 1 month |
|
 Cambodia
|
eVisa / Visa on arrival[60][61] | 30 days | |
 Cameroon
|
eVisa[62][63] | ||
 Canada
|
Visa required[64] | ||
 Cape Verde
|
Visa on arrival[65] | ||
 Central African Republic
|
Visa required[66] | ||
 Chad
|
Visa required[67] | ||
 Chile
|
Visa required[68] | ||
 China
|
Visa required[69] |
| |
 Colombia
|
Online Visa[71][72] | ||
 Comoros
|
Visa on arrival[73] | 45 days | |
 Republic of the Congo
|
Visa required[74] | ||
 Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
eVisa[75][76] | 7 days | |
 Costa Rica
|
Visa required[77] | ||
 Côte d'Ivoire
|
eVisa[78][79] | 3 months |
|
 Croatia
|
Visa required[80] |
| |
 Cuba
|
Visa required[81] | ||
 Cyprus
|
Visa required[82] | ||
 Czech Republic
|
Visa required[83] | ||
 Denmark
|
Visa required[84] | ||
 Djibouti
|
eVisa[85][86] | 90 days | |
 Dominica
|
Visa not required[87] | 6 months | |
 Dominican Republic
|
Visa required[88] | ||
 Ecuador
|
Visa required[89] | ||
 Egypt
|
Visa required[90] | ||
 El Salvador
|
Visa required[91] | ||
 Equatorial Guinea
|
eVisa[92][93] | ||
 Eritrea
|
Visa required[94] | ||
 Estonia
|
Visa required[95] | ||
 Eswatini
|
Visa required[96] | ||
 Ethiopia
|
eVisa[97][98] | 90 days |
|
 Fiji
|
Visa required[99] | ||
 Finland
|
Visa required[100] | ||
 France
|
Visa required[101] | ||
 Gabon
|
eVisa[102][103] |
| |
 Gambia
|
Visa not required[104] | 90 days |
|
 Georgia
|
Visa required[106][107] |
| |
 Germany
|
Visa required[108] | ||
 Ghana
|
Visa required[109] | ||
 Greece
|
Visa required[110] | ||
 Grenada
|
Visa not required[111] | 3 months | |
 Guatemala
|
Visa required[112] | ||
 Guinea
|
eVisa[113][114] | 90 days | |
 Guinea-Bissau
|
Visa on arrival[115] | 90 days | |
 Guyana
|
Visa required[116] | ||
 Haiti
|
Visa not required[117] | 90 days | |
 Honduras
|
Visa required[118] | ||
 Hungary
|
Visa required[119] | ||
 Iceland
|
Visa required[120] | ||
 India
|
eVisa[121][122] | 30 days | |
 Indonesia
|
Visa required[123] | ||
 Iran
|
eVisa[124][125] | 30 days | |
 Iraq
|
Visa required[126] | ||
 Ireland
|
Visa required[127] |
| |
 Israel
|
Visa required[129] | ||
 Italy
|
Visa required[130] | ||
 Jamaica
|
Visa required[131] | ||
 Japan
|
Visa required[132] | ||
 Jordan
|
Visa required[133] | ||
 Kazakhstan
|
eVisa[134][135] | ||
 Kenya
|
Electronic Travel Authorisation[136][137] | 90 days |
|
 Kiribati
|
Visa not required[138] | 90 days |
|
 North Korea
|
Visa required[139] | ||
 South Korea
|
Visa required[140] |
| |
 Kuwait
|
Visa required[141] |
| |
 Kyrgyzstan
|
eVisa[142][143] | 60 days | |
 Laos
|
eVisa / Visa on arrival[144][145] | 30 days | |
 Latvia
|
Visa required[146] | ||
 Lebanon
|
Visa required[147] |
| |
 Lesotho
|
Visa not required[148] | 90 days | |
 Liberia
|
Visa required[149] | ||
 Libya
|
eVisa[150][151] | ||
 Liechtenstein
|
Visa required[152] | ||
 Lithuania
|
Visa required[153] | ||
 Luxembourg
|
Visa required[154] | ||
 Madagascar
|
Visa on arrival[155] | 60 days | |
 Malawi
|
Visa not required[156] | 30 days | |
 Malaysia
|
eVisa[157][158] | 30 days | |
 Maldives
|
Free visa on arrival[159] | 30 days | |
 Mali
|
Visa required[160] | ||
 Malta
|
Visa required[161] | ||
 Marshall Islands
|
Visa required[162] | ||
 Mauritania
|
Visa on arrival[163] |
| |
 Mauritius
|
Visa on arrival[164] | 60 days[165] | |
 Mexico
|
Visa required[166] |
| |
 Micronesia
|
Visa not required[167] | 30 days | |
 Moldova
|
Visa required[168] |
| |
 Monaco
|
Visa required[170] | ||
 Mongolia
|
Visa required[171] | ||
 Montenegro
|
Visa required[172] |
| |
 Morocco
|
Visa required[173] | ||
 Mozambique
|
eVisa[174][175] | 30 days |
|
 Myanmar
|
eVisa[176][177] | 28 days |
|
 Namibia
|
Visa required[178] | ||
 Nauru
|
Visa required[179] | ||
 Nepal
|
Online Visa / Visa on arrival[180] | 90 days[181] | |
 Netherlands
|
Visa required[182] | ||
 New Zealand and territories
|
Visa required[183] |
| |
 Nicaragua
|
Visa required[185] | ||
 Niger
|
Visa required[186] | ||
 Nigeria
|
eVisa[187][188] | 90 days | |
 North Macedonia
|
Visa required[189] |
| |
 Norway
|
Visa required[190] | ||
 Oman
|
Visa required[191] |
| |
 Pakistan
|
ETA / Online Visa[192][193] | 30 days / 3 months | |
 Palau
|
Free visa on arrival[197] | 30 days | |
 Panama
|
Visa required[198] | ||
 Papua New Guinea
|
eVisa[199][200] | 60 days |
|
 Paraguay
|
Visa required[201] | ||
 Peru
|
Visa required[202] | ||
 Philippines
|
Visa required[203] | ||
 Poland
|
Visa required[204] | ||
 Portugal
|
Visa required[205] | ||
 Qatar
|
eVisa[206][207] |
| |
 Romania
|
Visa required[208] |
| |
 Russia
|
Visa required[209] | ||
 Rwanda
|
Visa not required[210] | 30 days | |
 Saint Kitts and Nevis
|
Visa not required[211] | 3 months | |
 Saint Lucia
|
Visa required[212] | ||
 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
|
Visa not required[213] | 3 month | |
 Samoa
|
Visa not required[214] | 60 days | |
 San Marino
|
Visa required[215] | ||
 São Tomé and Príncipe
|
eVisa[216][217] | ||
 Saudi Arabia
|
Visa required[218] | ||
 Senegal
|
Visa required[219] | ||
 Serbia
|
Visa required[220] |
| |
 Seychelles
|
Electronic Border System[221][222] | 3 months |
|
 Sierra Leone
|
Free visa on arrival[223] | 30 days | |
 Singapore
|
Visa not required[224] | 30 days | |
 Slovakia
|
Visa required[225] | ||
 Slovenia
|
Visa required[226] | ||
 Solomon Islands
|
Visa required[227] | ||
 Somalia
|
Visa on arrival[228] | 30 days |
|
 South Africa
|
Visa required[229] | ||
 South Sudan
|
eVisa[230][231] |
| |
 Spain
|
Visa required[232] | ||
 Sudan
|
Visa required[233] | ||
 Suriname
|
eVisa[234][235] | ||
 Sweden
|
Visa required[236] | ||
 Switzerland
|
Visa required[237] | ||
 Syria
|
Visa required[238] | ||
 Tajikistan
|
Visa not required[239][240] | 30 days | |
 Tanzania
|
eVisa[241] | ||
 Thailand
|
Visa not required[242] | 60 days | |
 Timor-Leste
|
Visa on arrival[243] | 30 days | |
 Togo
|
eVisa[244][245] | 15 days | |
 Tonga
|
Visa required[246] | ||
 Trinidad and Tobago
|
Visa required[247] | ||
 Tunisia
|
Visa required[248] | ||
 Turkey
|
Visa required[249] |
| |
 Turkmenistan
|
Visa required[250] | ||
 Tuvalu
|
Visa on arrival[251] | 1 month | |
 Uganda
|
eVisa[252][253] | 3 months | |
 Ukraine
|
Visa required[254] | ||
 United Arab Emirates
|
Visa required[255] |
| |
 United Kingdom
|
Visa required[257] | ||
 United States and territories
|
Visa required[258] | ||
 Uruguay
|
Visa required[259] | ||
 Uzbekistan
|
eVisa[260][261] | 30 days |
|
 Vanuatu
|
Visa not required[263] | 30 days | |
 Vatican City
|
Visa required[264] | ||
 Venezuela
|
Visa not required[265] | 90 days |
|
 Vietnam
|
eVisa[266][267] |
| |
 Yemen
|
Visa required[268] | ||
 Zambia
|
eVisa[269][270] | 90 days | |
 Zimbabwe
|
eVisa[271][272] | 3 months |
Dependent, Disputed, or Restricted territories
[edit]- Unrecognized or partially recognized countries
| Countries | Conditions of access | Notes |
|---|---|---|
 Abkhazia
|
Visa required[273] | |
 Kosovo
|
Visa required[274] | Do not need a visa—a holder of a valid biometric residence permit issued by one of the Schengen member states or a valid multi-entry Schengen Visa, a holder of a valid Laissez-Passer issued by United Nations Organizations, NATO, OSCE, Council of Europe or European Union a holder of a valid travel documents issued by EU Member and Schengen States, United States of America, Canada, Australia and Japan based on the 1951 Convention on Refugee Status or the 1954 Convention on the Status of Stateless Persons, as well as holders of valid travel documents for foreigners (maximum 15 days stay).[275] |
 Northern Cyprus
|
Visa not required[276] | |
 Palestine
|
Visa required[277] | Arrival by sea to Gaza Strip not allowed.[278] |
 Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic
|
Undefined visa regime in the Western Sahara controlled territory. | |
 Somaliland
|
Visa on arrival | 30 days for US$30, payable on arrival.[279][280] |
 South Ossetia
|
Visa not required[281] | Multiple-entry visa to Russia and three-day prior notification are required to enter South Ossetia.[282][283] |
 Taiwan
|
Visa required[284][285] | |
 Transnistria
|
Visa not required[286] | Registration required after 24 hours.[287][288] |
- Dependent and autonomous territories
| Country | Conditions of access | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| China | ||
 Hong Kong
|
eVisa[289] | |
 Macau
|
Visa required[290][291] | |
| Denmark | ||
 Faroe Islands
|
Visa required | |
 Greenland
|
Visa required | |
| Netherlands | ||
 Aruba
|
Visa required[292] | |
| Caribbean Netherlands
|
Visa required[293] | Includes Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba |
 Curaçao
|
Visa required[294] | |
 Sint Maarten
|
Visa required[295] | |
| France | ||
| French Guiana
|
Visa required[296] | |
 French Polynesia
|
Visa required[297] | |
| French West Indies
|
Visa required[298] | Includes overseas departments of Guadeloupe and Martinique and overseas collectivities of Saint Martin and Saint Barthélemy |
| Mayotte
|
Visa required[299] | |
 New Caledonia
|
Visa required[300] | |
| Réunion
|
Visa required[301] | |
| Saint Pierre and Miquelon
|
Visa required[302] | |
| Wallis and Futuna
|
Visa required | |
| New Zealand | ||
 Cook Islands
|
Visa not required[303] | 31 days |
 Niue
|
Visa not required[304] | 30 days |
 Tokelau
|
Visa required[305] | |
| United Kingdom | ||
 Anguilla
|
Visa required[306] | |
 Bermuda
|
Visa not required[307] | |
 British Virgin Islands
|
Visa not required[308] | |
 Cayman Islands
|
Visa not required[309] | |
 Falkland Islands
|
Visa required[310] | |
 Gibraltar
|
Visa required[311] | Visa exemptions for holders of a valid UK multiple-entry visa or EU family residence permit |
 Guernsey
|
Visa not required | |
 Isle of Man
|
Visa required[312] | |
 Jersey
|
Visa required[313] | |
 Montserrat
|
Visa not required[314] | |
 Saint Helena
|
eVisa[315] | |
Passport validity
[edit]Many countries require passport validity of no less than 6 months and one or two blank pages.[316]
General limitations on passport use
[edit]Visitors holding an Israeli passport or any passports showing evidence of travelling to Israel are not allowed to enter some countries due to the Arab League boycott of Israel. Some Arab League countries refuse entry to travelers whose passport shows evidence of entry into Israel or hold an unused Israeli visa.
Criminal record
[edit]Some countries (e.g., Canada and the United States[317]) routinely deny entry to non-citizens who have a criminal record.
Blank passport pages
[edit]Many countries require the passport presented to have a minimum number (generally one or two) blank pages.[318] Endorsement pages, which often appear after the visa pages, are not counted toward the minimum number.
Persona Non Grata
[edit]The government of a country can declare a diplomat persona non grata, banning their entry into that country. In non-diplomatic use, the authorities of a country may also declare a foreigner persona non grata permanently or temporarily, usually because of unlawful activity. Attempts to enter the Gaza Strip by sea may attract a 10-year ban on entering Israel.[319]
Fingerprinting
[edit]Several countries including Afghanistan, Argentina, Cambodia, China (applies for ages 14 to 70), Japan, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Taiwan and the United States demand all passengers to be fingerprinted on arrival.[320][321][322][323][324][325][326]
Additionally, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar conduct iris scanning on arrival and on visitors that need to apply for a UAE visa.[327][328]
See also
[edit]
References and notes
[edit]- References
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- ^ "Upgrade SL Passport, enable people to travel to 190 countries without VISA - Latest News | Daily Mirror". www.dailymirror.lk. Retrieved 2022-06-08.
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- ^ Visa information, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan.
- ^ Visa regime for foreign citizens, Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs of Albania.
- ^ "Albania eVisa".
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ Travel to Andorra, Ministry of External Affairs of Andorra.
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ Countries exempt from visa, Department of Immigration of Antigua and Barbuda.
- ^ "Antigua and Barbuda eVisa".
- ^ Visa regime, National Directorate of Migrations of Argentina (in Spanish).
- ^ Visa, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia.
- ^ Visitor visa options, Department of Home Affairs of Australia.
- ^ "Australia Subclass 600".
- ^ Schengen visa, Federal Ministry for Europe, Integration and Foreign Affairs of Austria.
- ^ Countries with visa-free travel regime, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan (in Azerbaijani).
- ^ "Azerbaijan eVisa".
- ^ eVISA Online Services – Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Bahamas, Government of the Bahamas
- ^ Bahrain eVisas, Ministry of Interior of Bahrain.
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ Barbados Visa Requirements and Reciprocal Arrangements, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Barbados, 1 July 2020.
- ^ Visa-free travel, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belarus.
- ^ Schengen visa, Federal Ministry for Europe, Integration and Foreign Affairs of Austria.
- ^ Do you need a visa to travel to Belize?, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade & Immigration, Belize, July 2023.
- ^ Visa, Emigration and Immigration Directorate of Benin.
- ^ "Benin eVisa".
- ^ Visa, Tourism Council of Bhutan.
- ^ "Bhutan eVisa".
- ^ Requirements to enter Bolivia, General Directorate of Migration of Bolivia (in Spanish).
- ^ "Bolivia Online Visa".
- ^ Visas, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- ^ Visa Requirements for Sri Lankans on Visalogy
- ^ Requirements for visa application, Government of Botswana.
- ^ "Botswana eVisa".
- ^ Visas to travel to Brazil, Ministry of External Relations of Brazil (in Portuguese and English).
- ^ Country category for visa application, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Brunei.
- ^ Visa for Bulgaria, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria.
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ "Burkina Faso eVisa".
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ @chrisnibas (6 December 2021). "Nationals of all countries requiring visa for #Burundi 🇧🇮, can now just request it upon arrival at Bujumbura Inter…" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ "Cambodia eVisa".
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ "Cameroon eVisa".
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ "国家移民管理局推出新政进一步便利外籍人员来华". nia.gov.cn. 2024-01-11.
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ "Colombia Online Visa".
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ "DR Congo eVisa".
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ "CI eVisa".
- ^ Visa requirements overview, Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of Croatia.
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ Visa policy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus.
- ^ List of states whose citizens are exempt from visa requirement, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic, 13 July 2017.
- ^ Countries with a visa requirement and visa-free countries, Danish Immigration Service, 8 December 2017.
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ "Djibouti eVisa".
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ "Equatorial Guinea eVisa".
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ Who does not need a visa to visit Estonia?, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia, 2 November 2017.
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ "Ethiopia eVisa".
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ Visa requirement and travel documents accepted by Finland, Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland.
- ^ Foreign nationals holding ordinary passports exempt from visa requirements, Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France, January 2016.
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ "Gabon eVisa".
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ Entry clearance is not required if traveling as tourists on a charter flight.
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ "Georgia eVisa".
- ^ Overview of visa requirements/exemptions for entry into the Federal Republic of Germany, Federal Foreign Office of Germany.
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ Countries requiring or not requiring a visa, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Greece, 13 June 2017.
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ "Guinea eVisa".
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ Countries that do not need a visa, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary.
- ^ Who does not need a visa, Directorate of Immigration of Iceland.
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ "India eVisa".
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ "Iran eVisa".
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ Countries that need a visa for Ireland, Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service.
- ^ No fee required
- ^ Tourist visa table, Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 23 May 2017.
- ^ Visa for Italy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy.
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ "Kazakhstan eVisa".
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ "Kenya eTA".
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ "Kyrgyzstan eVisa".
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ "Laos eVisa".
- ^ Countries whose citizens may enter Latvia without a visa, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia, 9 October 2017.
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ "Libya eVisa".
- ^ Visa, Government of Liechtenstein (in German).
- ^ Do I need a visa?, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, 30 August 2017.
- ^ Staying in Luxembourg for less than 90 days, Government of Luxembourg.
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ "Malaysia eVisa".
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ Who requires a visa?, Identity Malta.
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2016-02-02. Retrieved 2017-05-25.
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- ^ "Moldova eVisa".
- ^ Before you leave, Monaco Government Tourist Office.
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ "Mozambique eVisa".
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ "Myanmar eVisa".
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ "Nepal Online Visa".
- ^ Short-stay Schengen visa (90 days or less), Government of the Netherlands.
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ "Information about: Australian Resident Visa". immigration.govt.nz. Immigration New Zealand. Retrieved May 21, 2020.
Australian citizens and permanent residents can visit, work and live in New Zealand. You do not need a visa before you travel to New Zealand.
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ "Nigeria Immigration Services".
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ Persons who do not need a visa to visit Norway, Norwegian Directorate of Immigration.
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ "Pakistan Online Visa".
- ^ VisasNews (2024-08-13). "Pakistan: free visa for citizens of 126 countries". Retrieved 2024-08-19.
- ^ "Visa Prior to Arrival (Tourist)".
- ^ "Visa Prior to Arrival (Business)".
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
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- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ "PNG eVisa".
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
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- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ Visa-free countries, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Poland.
- ^ Third countries whose citizens are required to have a visa, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Portugal.
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ "Qatar Hayya".
- ^ Do I need a visa?, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Romania.
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
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- ^ Border formalities, San Marino Tourism Board.
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ "ST eVisa".
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
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The breach of privacy is probably the biggest threat to the biometric technique of iris recognition. Secondly, a device error can false reject or false accept the identity which can also have some heinous consequences. Lastly, the method is not the most cost-effective one. It is complex and therefore expensive. Furthermore, the maintenance of devices and data can also be relatively burdensome. However, thanks to the oil money and spending ability of Dubai, they are economically equipped to effectively embrace this system.
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