Nigerien visa for Sri Lankan citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Sri Lankan passport holders visiting Niger for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Sri Lankan citizens to enter Niger for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Niger e-visa for Sri Lankan citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Niger visa on arrival for Sri Lankan citizens | Not Available | |
Niger tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Sri Lankan passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Niger.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Niger.
If you are looking for Niger visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Sri Lanka, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Niger nearest your place of residence.
- Mumbai: The Honorary Consulate of in Mumbai, ~ 1504.03 kilometers (934.56 mi) away from Colombo, Sri Lanka. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 5 hours 34 minutes).
- Kolkata: The Honorary Consulate of in Kolkata, ~ 1819.39 kilometers (1130.52 mi) away from Colombo, Sri Lanka. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 5 hours 34 minutes).
Niger visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Niger diplomatic mission offices to Sri Lanka for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Sri Lanka traveling to Niger from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Sri Lanka) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 146 | N/A |
| 2009 | 132 | -9.59% |
| 2010 | 148 | 12.12% |
| 2011 | 164 | 10.81% |
| 2012 | 188 | 14.63% |
| 2013 | 246 | 30.85% |
| 2014 | 270 | 9.76% |
| 2015 | 270 | 0.00% |
| 2016 | 304 | 12.59% |
| 2017 | 328 | 7.89% |
| 2018 | 314 | -4.27% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Niger & Sri Lanka comparison
Niger's area is approximately 1,266,700 km2 (489,075 sq mi), while the area of Sri Lanka is approximately 62,710 km2 (24,212 sq mi). This means Sri Lanka is 20.20 times smaller than Niger.
As of October 2025, Niger's population is ~28.9 million people - 6,991,392 more people than the population of Sri Lanka.
We have highlighted Niger & Sri Lanka’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Niger | Sri Lanka | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 28,854,319 | 21,862,927 | 7.0 million more people live in Niger than Sri Lanka |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 5 | 67 | Niger has 62 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Sri Lanka. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 29 | 16 | Niger passport holders can visit 13 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 24 | 61 | Nigerien hosts 37 fewer foreign missions than Sri Lanka. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Sri Lanka travel to Niger in one year?
The number of visitors from Sri Lanka visiting Niger in 2018 was approximately 314.
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