Overview
Planning an international journey?
Before you travel, it is important to check the passport, visa, transit and health-related requirements that apply to your trip.
Requirements can vary depending on your:
- Nationality
- Passport
- Destination
- Transit country or airport
- Purpose of travel
- Length of stay
- Individual travel circumstances
Because international travel requirements can change, iCanFly recommends checking the latest information before booking and again before departure.
External resource
Check Your Travel Requirements
The IATA Travel Centre provides travellers with information about passport, visa and health-related travel documentation requirements for international journeys.
You can use the IATA Travel Centre to check requirements relevant to your nationality and travel plans.
Check your travel requirements:
IATA Travel Centre – Check Travel RequirementsPlease note: The IATA Travel Centre is an external service provided by IATA. iCanFly does not operate or control the IATA Travel Centre.
Before you travel
What Should You Check Before International Travel?
Before travelling internationally, make sure you understand the requirements that apply to your journey.
Passport Requirements
Check that your passport meets the requirements of your destination and any transit countries. Depending on the country, requirements may include:
- Minimum passport validity
- Blank passport pages
- Passport condition
- Other destination-specific passport requirements
Do not assume that a passport valid on your travel date will automatically satisfy every country's entry requirements.
Visa Requirements
Depending on your nationality and destination, you may require:
- A visa before travel
- Electronic Visa (eVisa)
- Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA)
- Visa on Arrival
- Transit visa
Some destinations may provide visa-free entry to eligible nationalities subject to specific conditions. Visa requirements can change, so always verify the latest information before travelling.
Transit Requirements
If your journey includes a connecting flight, check the requirements for your transit country as well as your final destination.
For example: Colombo → Dubai → London
You should check requirements applicable to both your transit in the United Arab Emirates and entry into the United Kingdom.
Transit requirements can depend on factors including:
- Your nationality
- Transit country
- Connecting airport
- Length of connection
- Whether you change terminals
- Whether you leave the international transit area
- Whether you need to collect and recheck baggage
Health & Travel Documentation
Depending on your destination and travel circumstances, additional health-related documentation or requirements may apply.
Check the latest requirements before departure and consult appropriate official sources where necessary.
Stay up to date
Check Requirements Before You Book and Travel
Travel requirements can change between the date you make your booking and the date you travel.
We recommend checking your requirements at several stages:
Before booking
Understand whether visas or other travel authorisations may be required.
After booking
Complete any necessary visa, eVisa, eTA or other documentation processes.
Before departure
Check the requirements again for any recent changes.
This is particularly important when your journey includes multiple destinations or international connections.
Visa guides
Visa Information for Sri Lankan Passport Holders
If you are travelling with a Sri Lankan passport, visit the iCanFly Visa Guide for Sri Lankan Passport Holders for general information about:
- Visa-free travel
- Visa on Arrival
- eVisa
- eTA
- Visas required before travel
- Transit requirements
- Popular international destinations
Destination guide
Travelling to Sri Lanka?
International travellers planning to visit Sri Lanka can visit the iCanFly Sri Lanka Visa Guide for information about Sri Lanka's:
- Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)
- Tourist visas
- Business visas
- Transit requirements
- Visa extensions
- General entry requirements
Destination safety
Travel Advisories & Destination Safety
Visa and passport requirements are only one part of preparing for an international journey. Before departure, travellers should also consider checking current destination information relating to safety, security, health, severe weather, local conditions and potential travel disruptions.
View Travel Advisories & Destination SafetyBook with iCanFly
Plan Your Journey with iCanFly
Once you've checked the requirements for your journey, iCanFly can help you search and book international flights, hotel accommodation, travel insurance and other available travel services.
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Travellers can use the IATA Travel Centre to check passport, visa and health-related travel documentation information relevant to their journey.
Check Requirements with IATA Travel CentreImportant Travel Requirements Disclaimer
Last updated: 8 August 2026
Passport, visa, transit, health and immigration requirements can change without notice.
Information provided on this iCanFly page is for general travel information only and does not constitute immigration or legal advice.
The IATA Travel Centre and other external resources linked from this page are operated by third parties. iCanFly does not control or guarantee the accuracy, availability or completeness of information provided by external websites.
Travellers are responsible for ensuring they possess all passports, visas, travel authorisations, health documentation and other documents required for their complete journey.
Before travelling, always verify important requirements with the relevant government, immigration authority, embassy or consulate.