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🇨🇲 Does a Cameroonian need a visa for Sri Lanka 🇱🇰?

What this means for your trip

You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.

Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.

Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.

Sri Lanka at a glance

Capital: Colombo · Currency: Sri Lankan rupee (LKR, Rs රු) · Official languages: Sinhala, Tamil · Calling code: +94

U.S. State Department travel advisory for Sri Lanka: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (updated 9 October 2025). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.

Plugs and voltage

You need a travel adapter: Sri Lanka uses plug types D, G, M, Cameroon uses C, E. Mains voltage differs (Sri Lanka: 230 V; Cameroon: 220 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

More about entering Sri Lanka →

Easier destinations near Sri Lanka for Cameroonian passport holders

• 🇧🇩 Bangladesh — Visa on arrival
• 🇮🇷 Iran — Visa on arrival
• 🇲🇻 Maldives — Visa on arrival
• 🇦🇫 Afghanistan — e-Visa
• 🇧🇹 Bhutan — e-Visa
• 🇮🇳 India — e-Visa
• 🇵🇰 Pakistan — e-Visa

The other way round

🇱🇰 Sri Lankan passport holders visiting Cameroon: Sri Lankan passport holders need a visa for Cameroon, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

The Cameroonian passport at a glance

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