Visa information
Visa information for the ICC Women's Champions Trophy 2027
International visitors planning to attend the tournament in Sri Lanka should check the entry rules that apply to their own passport and travel circumstances before making any bookings or applications. Requirements may change before February 2027, and travellers should verify the position again closer to departure.
Current position
The tournament will take place in Sri Lanka from 14 to 28 February 2027. Entry requirements should be checked against the traveller's nationality, passport, purpose of travel and intended dates before any application or booking decision is made.
- CricketVision cannot determine an individual traveller's eligibility for entry or travel authorisation.
- Immigration requirements may change between now and the tournament dates and should be rechecked before departure.
- Official government sources should be treated as the final authority on entry requirements.
Confirmed tournament details
- Tournament
- ICC Women's Champions Trophy 2027
- Dates
- 14–28 February 2027
- Host
- Sri Lanka
- Format
- T20
- Teams
- 6
- Matches
- 16
Who should check entry requirements
Entry requirements depend on the individual traveller and their specific circumstances. The following groups should each confirm the rules that apply to their own situation.
International visitors
Travellers entering Sri Lanka from another country should check the rules that apply to their passport and journey.
Dual nationals
Travellers holding more than one nationality should confirm which passport they will use throughout the journey.
Transit passengers
Travellers connecting through another country should also check whether separate transit requirements apply.
Travellers with unusual circumstances
Anyone travelling for a purpose other than ordinary tourism, or using a non-standard travel document, should obtain appropriate official guidance.
When to check
An initial check of likely requirements can be made during early trip planning. Requirements should be verified again before submitting any application, and rechecked shortly before departure. Tournament dates being confirmed does not mean that immigration rules are fixed for the period.
Travel plans should not be built around an assumed approval time. The applicable authorisation process should be identified before any booking commitments are made.
Information to verify
- Whether prior travel authorisation or a visa is required
- Which passport will be used
- Whether the passport meets the applicable validity requirements
- Whether supporting documents are required
- Whether transit rules apply to the chosen route
- Whether the permitted travel purpose matches the visit
- Whether any conditions apply to arrival or departure
- Whether the requirements have changed since the original booking
Passport and traveller details
Visa and entry decisions are tied to the individual traveller and their documents. Names and passport details used in applications should correspond with travel bookings, and travellers should check all documents for accuracy before submission.
Replacing or renewing a passport may affect an existing authorisation or application. Any change of travel document should be confirmed against the applicable requirements before proceeding.
Travel route and transit
Entry rules for Sri Lanka are separate from any transit requirements imposed by countries used during the journey. Travellers with connecting itineraries should check both the Sri Lanka requirements and any rules that apply in transit.
Flight routing should be considered before travel documents are finalised. Changing the route after applications have been submitted may introduce different requirements.
Avoid relying on assumptions
Entry rules are specific to each traveller. Previous experience or reports from others may not reflect the rules that apply to your own situation.
- Do not assume that rules applying to another traveller also apply to you
- Do not rely solely on old travel experiences
- Do not assume that holding a flight or hotel booking guarantees entry
- Do not assume that submitting an application guarantees approval
- Do not use unofficial social-media posts as the final authority
- Verify important information through the relevant official authority
Information still to confirm
- The requirements applicable to the traveller's nationality
- The correct entry or travel-authorisation process
- Required supporting documents
- Applicable fees
- Expected processing arrangements
- Transit requirements
- Conditions applying at the intended time of travel
CricketVision's role
Before applying or travelling
- Confirm the passport that will be used
- Verify the applicable requirements through an official source
- Check that traveller details are accurate
- Review the intended travel dates and purpose
- Check transit requirements for the full route
- Retain copies of relevant confirmations
- Recheck the requirements before departure
Related guides
- Travel Guide
Read the broader planning guidance for travelling to Sri Lanka during the tournament.
- Hotels and flights
Review the current guidance for accommodation and flight planning before fixtures are published.
- Tournament Guide
View the confirmed tournament details and current competition information.