Sri Lanka
Niger
Niger visa for Sri Lankan citizens
Entry requirement
Sri Lankan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Niger.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Niger visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Niger visa?
Entry visa for Niger (visa d'entrée)
Key facts
- Processing time
- Copenhagen asks applicants to apply three to four weeks before departure
Processing time, as Niger states it: Copenhagen asks applicants to apply three to four weeks before departure.
Where Sri Lankan citizens apply for a visa for Niger
Niger has no embassy or consulate in Sri Lanka on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 4,044 km
- 5,340 km
- Embassy of Niger in Ankara5,931 km
Mahatma Gandi Caddesi 40, 06680 Ankara
The nearest Nigerien missions to Colombo are in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (4,044 km from Colombo), Juba, South Sudan (5,340 km) and Ankara, Turkey (5,931 km). Niger sets which of its missions takes applications from Sri Lanka; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Nigerien citizens travelling to Sri Lanka
NigerSri Lanka Visa on arrival Sri Lanka visa for citizens of Niger
Travel advice for Niger
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
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 Sri Lanka to Niger, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Niger at Level 4, do not travel (updated 8 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Niger (updated 23 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Niger (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Sri Lankan citizens can stay in Niger
How long Sri Lankan citizens may stay in Niger is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Sri Lankan citizens apply
Niger has no embassy or career consulate in Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan citizens apply through a mission of Niger accredited to Sri Lanka from abroad; the official visa portal of Niger names the right place.
Niger’s neighbours for Sri Lankan citizens
Algeria and Mali require Sri Lankan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Nigerien citizens travelling to Sri Lanka
Nigerien citizens receive their visa for Sri Lanka at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Niger?
Sri Lankan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Niger.
Is there an embassy of Niger in Sri Lanka?
No. Niger has no embassy in Sri Lanka. The nearest Nigerien embassy is in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 4,044 km from Colombo.
Do Nigerien citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Nigerien citizens receive their visa for Sri Lanka at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Sri Lankan citizens enter Niger visa-free?
No; Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Niger obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.