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Do Irish passport holders need a visa for Sri Lanka?

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ETA required. Irish passport holders must apply online before traveling to Sri Lanka.

Irish citizens traveling to Sri Lanka must have a visa and should apply online for an ETA a few days before the trip. Approval should be granted within 24 hours. Irish passports must be valid for at least 6 months; passport cards cannot be used.

Source: Department of Foreign Affairs (Ireland). Checked Oct 19, 2026See the source

Passport validity: 6 months minimum; Passport cards cannot be used.

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