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Ethiopia visa for citizens of Sri Lanka

Citizens of Sri Lanka need an e-visa to travel to Ethiopia. It is issued online, with no embassy visit. Official processing time is up to 3 days. Visago fills in and submits the application for you; the all-in price starts at $77, government fee included.

For citizens of Sri Lanka: the passport opens 18 countries visa-free; Colombo — Addis Ababa: ≈ 4,530 km, about 6 hours of flying.

Checked by visa analyst Albert Brown, 13 years of experience · September 26, 2026

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How much does an Ethiopia visa cost for citizens of Sri Lanka?

Tourist, 30 days, single entryGovernment fee: $62 · Valid for: 30 days$94
Tourist, 90 days, single entryGovernment fee: $152 · Valid for: 90 days$177
Business, 30 days, single entryGovernment fee: $152 · Valid for: 30 days$177
Business, 90 days, single entryGovernment fee: $202 · Valid for: 90 days$227
Other, 30 days, single entryGovernment fee: $52 · Valid for: 30 days$77
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Can I travel to Ethiopia without a visa on a Sri Lanka passport?

No: citizens of Sri Lanka need a visa. But you can get it quickly and at a low price — online with us, from $77, with no embassy visit.

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Ethiopia visa rules at a glance

  • With a Sri Lanka passport you can visit 18 countries visa-free, 18 with a visa on arrival and 56 with an e-visa; 106 more require an embassy visa.
  • By the number of visa-free destinations, the Sri Lanka passport ranks 175th of 199.
  • Sri Lanka passport: visa-free access to 18 countries; Ethiopia passport: 12.
  • Citizens of Sri Lanka and Ethiopia can travel together visa-free to 9 countries, for example: Singapore, Seychelles, Rwanda, Micronesia, Gambia, Barbados, Dominica, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Haiti.
  • Citizens of Ethiopia, in turn, get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka visa for citizens of Ethiopia

Travelling to Ethiopia: good to know

  • Colombo — Addis Ababa: about 4,530 km in a straight line; a direct flight takes roughly 6 hours.
  • Time difference with your country’s capital: −2.5 hours.
  • Local time: Colombo 12:00 — Addis Ababa 09:30.
  • Local currency: Ethiopian Birr.
  • Languages: Amharic.
  • Exchange rate: $1.00 ≈ ETB 163.
  • Ethiopia is the 34th closest of 197 destinations open to citizens of Sri Lanka.
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Neighbouring countries and their visa rules for citizens of Sri Lanka:

How citizens of neighbouring countries travel to Ethiopia

Visa rules for Ethiopia for citizens of countries bordering Sri Lanka:

Official portal: www.evisa.gov.et

How to get an Ethiopia visa

  1. 1Passport photo
  2. 2Face photo
  3. 3Payment
  4. 4Manager and visa

What documents do you need for an Ethiopia visa?

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight: Colombo — Addis Ababa?

About 6 hours on a direct flight: the capitals are roughly 4,530 km apart. With a connection it takes longer.

What is the time difference with Ethiopia?

Time difference with your country’s capital: −2.5 hours.

Do citizens of Ethiopia need a visa for Sri Lanka?

Citizens of Ethiopia, in turn, get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka.

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