Do you need a return ticket to enter Sri Lanka?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 20 days ago
TL;DR
A return ticket is not a strict legal requirement, but airlines like SriLankan Airlines may deny boarding without one. Immigration in Colombo typically does not ask for it.
What the community said
Immigration officers in Colombo generally do not ask for a return ticket. However, airline check-in staff at the departure airport may require proof of onward travel before letting you board.
20 days ago Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo
SriLankan Airlines has been known to deny boarding to passengers without a return or onward ticket. Travelers flying from Bangkok experienced this at check-in and nearly missed their flight as a result.
20 days ago SriLankan Airlines, Bangkok route
Hotel bookings may also be requested upon arrival in Sri Lanka, though in practice this is asked less frequently than proof of a return ticket.
20 days ago