Thailand shuts door on undesirables from Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan passport holders travelling to Thailand wouldn’t be eligible for visa-free entry from 15 September, 2026, according to a new visa notice issued by the Royal Thai Embassy in Colombo. Under the new measures, all Sri Lankan travellers will be required to obtain a Thai visa before departing for Thailand. Visa applications must be […]
As of September 15, 2026, Thai authorities will no longer permit visa-free entry for Sri Lankan passport holders, according to a newly issued notice from the Royal Thai Embassy in Colombo. All Sri Lankans will now be required to obtain a Thai visa prior to their visit. The visa application process must be completed online through Thailand's official e-Visa system, with no in-person or physical applications accepted.
The embassy has stated that traditional visa applications submitted by Sri Lankans typically take 3-7 working days, but Non-Immigrant and DTV applications may take longer. Foreign nationals in Sri Lanka or the Maldives with valid work or residence permits may face additional processing times. The Royal Thai Embassy has warned that it can request extra documents or conduct interviews on a case-by-case basis.
Applicants are advised to consult only official Thai embassy channels for accurate visa information.
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