🇪🇹 Ethiopia visa requirements for Sri Lankan citizens
Sri Lankan citizens need an e-visa for Ethiopia, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Entry rules for Sri Lanka passport holders
Before traveling to Ethiopia, Sri Lankan citizens must apply for an electronic visa through the official Ethiopia government portal. Processing usually takes from a few hours to a few business days, so apply well before your flight. Print a copy of the approval to show at check-in and on arrival.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Ethiopia immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Sri Lankan passport ranks #181 worldwide, opening 43 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (19 visa-free, 21 with a visa on arrival and 3 with an eTA). Ethiopia is not among them — it is one of the 108 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
The reverse trip is easier: Ethiopian citizens can enter Sri Lanka visa on arrival.
Across Eastern Africa as a whole, 10 of 16 destinations are open to Sri Lankan travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Ethiopia
- Capital
- Addis Ababa
- Region
- Eastern Africa
- Currency
- Ethiopian birr (Br)
- Languages
- Amharic
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Frequently asked questions
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?
Sri Lankan citizens need an e-visa for Ethiopia, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Can Sri Lankan citizens apply online for entry to Ethiopia?
Yes. Ethiopia offers an online e-visa for Sri Lanka passport holders. Apply through the official government portal before your trip.
What currency is used in Ethiopia?
The currency in Ethiopia is the Ethiopian birr (Br). The capital city is Addis Ababa.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: e-Visa for Sri Lankan citizens traveling to Ethiopia. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Ethiopia embassy or immigration authority before booking.
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.