Sri Lankan visa for Ivorian citizens

A visa is REQUIRED for Ivorian passport holders visiting Sri Lanka for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:

Visa requirements:

Visa type Purposes Visa requirements Allowed stay
Tourist visa For Ivorian citizens to enter Sri Lanka for a short-term tourism purpose. Visa required N/A
Evisa Sri Lanka e-visa for Ivorian citizens Not Available
Visa on arrival Sri Lanka visa on arrival for Ivorian citizens Not Available

Sri Lanka tourist visa requirements:

  • Holding Ivorian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Sri Lanka.
  • Proof of onward travel (departure) from Sri Lanka.

If you are looking for Sri Lanka visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Côte d'Ivoire, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Sri Lanka nearest your place of residence.

  • Barcelona: The Consulate General of in Barcelona, ~ 3913.18 kilometers (2431.54 mi) away from Yamoussoukro, Côte d'Ivoire. (Working hours: Close now).
  • Catania: The Consulate General of in Catania, ~ 3985.92 kilometers (2476.74 mi) away from Yamoussoukro, Côte d'Ivoire. (Working hours: Close now).

Sri Lanka visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Sri Lanka diplomatic mission offices to Côte d'Ivoire for guidance)

Tourism Statistics Chart

The line chart shows the number of visitors from Côte d'Ivoire traveling to Sri Lanka from 2008 to 2018.

Year Number of visitors (Côte d'Ivoire) estimated Change (%)
2008 403 N/A
2009 412 2.23%
2010 602 46.12%
2011 788 30.90%
2012 926 17.51%
2013 1,173 26.67%
2014 1,405 19.78%
2015 1,654 17.72%
2016 1,887 14.09%
2017 1,947 3.18%
2018 2,147 10.27%

References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)

Sri Lanka & Côte d'Ivoire comparison

Sri Lanka's area is approximately 62,710 km2 (24,212 sq mi), while the area of Côte d'Ivoire is approximately 318,000 km2 (122,780 sq mi). This means Côte d'Ivoire is 5.07 times bigger than Sri Lanka.

As of October 2025, Sri Lanka's population is ~21.9 million people - 7,904,955 fewer people than the population of Côte d'Ivoire.

We have highlighted Sri Lanka & Côte d'Ivoire’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.

Sri Lanka Côte d'Ivoire Difference
Population (est 2025) 21,862,927 29,767,882 7.9 million fewer people live in Sri Lanka than Côte d'Ivoire
Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) 67 5 Sri Lanka has 62 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Côte d'Ivoire.
Travel freedom (2025) 16 30 Sri Lanka passport holders visit 14 fewer countries and territories without a visa.
Number of foreign missions hosted 61 29 Sri Lankan hosts 32 more foreign missions than Côte d'Ivoire.

Frequently asked questions, answered

How many visitors from Côte d'Ivoire travel to Sri Lanka in one year?

The number of visitors from Côte d'Ivoire visiting Sri Lanka in 2018 was approximately 2,147.

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  • Colombo to Yamoussoukro: 8606.75 km (5347.98 mi)
  • Travel time: 17 hours 55 minutes

This page was last updated on: October 2025