Nigeria
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka visa for Nigerian citizens
Entry requirement
Nigerian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Sri Lanka.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Sri Lanka visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Sri Lanka visa?
Tourist Visa (short visit, issued as an ETA)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- 30 days from arrival; extendable inside Sri Lanka (published fee bands run to day 270)
Apply on Sri Lanka Electronic Travel Authorization (Department of Immigration and Emigration)
Sri Lanka’s official site for the tourist visa is eta.gov.lk. Longest stay on the tourist visa: 30 days from arrival; extendable inside Sri Lanka (published fee bands run to day 270).
Where Nigerian citizens apply for a visa for Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka has no embassy or consulate in Nigeria on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 2,943 km
- High Commission of Sri Lanka in Nairobi3,443 km
Lenana Road, Nairobi
- 3,611 km
Measured from Abuja, Sri Lankan embassies and consulates are closest in Kampala, Uganda (2,943 km), Nairobi, Kenya (3,443 km) and Athens, Greece (3,611 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Nigeria is decided by Sri Lanka, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Sri Lankan citizens travelling to Nigeria
Sri LankaNigeria e-Visa Nigeria visa for citizens of Sri Lanka
Travel advice for Sri Lanka
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Nigeria to Sri Lanka, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Sri Lanka at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 13 October 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Sri Lanka (updated 21 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Sri Lanka (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Nigerian citizens can stay in Sri Lanka
How long Nigerian citizens may stay in Sri Lanka is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Nigerian citizens apply
Sri Lanka has no embassy or career consulate in Nigeria. Nigerian citizens apply through a mission of Sri Lanka accredited to Nigeria from abroad; the official visa portal of Sri Lanka names the right place.
Sri Lankan citizens travelling to Nigeria
Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Nigeria, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Nigerian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Sri Lanka.
Is there an embassy of Sri Lanka in Nigeria?
No. Sri Lanka has no embassy in Nigeria. The nearest Sri Lankan embassy is in Kampala, Uganda, 2,943 km from Abuja.
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Nigeria, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Nigerian citizens enter Sri Lanka visa-free?
No; Nigerian citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.