🧳 India to Sri Lanka: visa, money, time & plugs
Planning a trip to Sri Lanka on a India passport? Here is the visa rule for your trip, today's exchange rate, the time difference, plugs, safety level and local tips. Change the countries to plan another trip.
India to Sri Lanka at a glance
- Visa: Visa on arrival – You can get the visa when you land.
- Money: Sri Lankan rupee (LKR)
- Time: Sri Lanka and India (New Delhi) are on the same time right now.
- Plugs: Maybe: Sri Lanka uses types D, G, M. Your India plugs (C, D, M) fit some of these sockets, so pack an adapter to be safe.
- Voltage: Voltage is similar (230 V at home, 230 V in Sri Lanka).
- Driving: on the left
- Emergency: 119 police · 1990 ambulance · 110 fire
- Tipping: A 10% service charge is often added; small extra tips for guides and drivers are welcome.
- Best time: Dec–Mar for the south and west coasts and hills; May–Sep for the east coast
Visa rule updated 17 February 2026.
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India to Sri Lanka – questions
Do India passport holders need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Visa on arrival. You can get the visa when you land. (Visa data updated 17 February 2026.)
What currency is used in Sri Lanka?
The Sri Lankan rupee (LKR). Use the converter on this page to see today's rate against your Indian rupee.
What is the time difference between India and Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka and India (New Delhi) are on the same time right now.
Do I need a plug adapter in Sri Lanka?
Maybe: Sri Lanka uses types D, G, M. Your India plugs (C, D, M) fit some of these sockets, so pack an adapter to be safe. Voltage is similar (230 V at home, 230 V in Sri Lanka).
Which side of the road do they drive on in Sri Lanka?
On the left.
What is the emergency number in Sri Lanka?
119 police · 1990 ambulance · 110 fire.
When is the best time to visit Sri Lanka?
Dec–Mar for the south and west coasts and hills; May–Sep for the east coast.
What is the U.S. travel advisory level for Sri Lanka?
Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (U.S. Department of State, updated 14 Oct 2025). U.S. advice: Exercise increased caution in Sri Lanka because of civil unrest, terrorism and landmines.
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Visa data: Passport Index Data (MIT licence), updated 17 February 2026. Travel advisories: U.S. Department of State (public domain). Exchange rates: ExchangeRate-API. Official sites: Wikidata (CC0) and government websites. Country facts: RoamSun country guides.