Sri Lankan passport holders planning to travel to Thailand should check the latest visa requirements before departure, after Thai authorities announced changes to visa-exempt entry arrangements effective September 15, 2026.
The change concerns eligibility for visa-exempt entry and related Thai entry procedures. It should be understood as a visa-rule change, not as a travel prohibition.
Travellers should verify whether they need to obtain a visa in advance, including through Thailand's e-Visa process where applicable, before booking or beginning travel.
The Royal Thai Embassy in Colombo directs applicants to current visa information and online procedures, and travellers should rely on those official instructions for document requirements, processing times and eligibility.
What travellers should do
Sri Lankan travellers should check the current Royal Thai Embassy and Thai e-Visa guidance before travel, especially for trips beginning on or after September 15, 2026.
Airlines may also check visa eligibility before boarding, so passengers should ensure their documentation matches the latest official Thai rules.
The issue is a change to visa-exempt entry arrangements and travel-document processing, not a travel prohibition.