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🇳🇬 Does a Nigerian 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

Your plugs fit: every plug type used in Nigeria (D, G, M) works with sockets in Sri Lanka.

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Easier destinations near Sri Lanka for Nigerian passport holders

• 🇮🇷 Iran — Visa on arrival
• 🇲🇻 Maldives — Visa on arrival
• 🇦🇫 Afghanistan — e-Visa 30 days
• 🇧🇹 Bhutan — e-Visa
• 🇵🇰 Pakistan — e-Visa

The other way round

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

The Nigerian passport at a glance

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