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🇱🇰 Does a Sri Lankan need a visa for Nigeria 🇳🇬?
Yes, online (e-Visa). Sri Lankan passport holders need a visa for Nigeria, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Sri Lankan citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Nigeria or its official government website before you travel.
⚠ U.S. State Department travel advisory for Nigeria: Level 3: Reconsider Travel (updated 12 June 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
What this means for your trip
An e-Visa is applied for on the destination's official government website. You upload your passport scan and photo, pay online and receive an approval letter by email.
Apply well before departure and print the approval; use only the official portal, as many look-alike sites charge extra.
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.
Nigeria at a glance
Capital: Abuja · Currency: Nigerian naira (NGN, ₦) · Official languages: English · Calling code: +234
Plugs and voltage
Your plugs fit: every plug type used in Sri Lanka (D, G, M) works with sockets in Nigeria.
Easier destinations near Nigeria for Sri Lankan passport holders
- 🇬🇲 Gambia — Visa-free 90 days
- 🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau — Visa on arrival
- 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone — Visa on arrival
The other way round
🇳🇬 Nigerian passport holders visiting Sri Lanka: Nigerian passport holders need a visa for Sri Lanka, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Sri Lanka before travelling.
The Sri Lankan passport at a glance
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Questions
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Sri Lankan passport holders need a visa for Nigeria, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.
Does a Nigerian need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Nigerian passport holders need a visa for Sri Lanka, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Sri Lanka before travelling.