Home › Benin › Sri Lanka

Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do Benin citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?

Visa on arrival

Benin citizens can get a visa on arrival for Sri Lanka — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.

Check a visa → Sri Lanka → Benin

VISAXSJul 2026

→

Visa on arrival

Benin → Sri Lanka

✓allowed

Everything for your trip to Sri Lanka

Flights

Compare airfares and find the cheapest.

Explore

Hotels

Stays for any budget.

Explore

Travel insurance

Coverage for your whole trip.

Explore

Visa assistance

Help with the application, online.

Explore

Partner links — we may earn a commission at no cost to you.

Benin vs Sri Lanka: passport comparison

Benin

visa-free countries

Global rank: #146 · mobility 82

Sri Lanka

visa-free countries

Global rank: #180 · mobility 71.4

countries both Benin and Sri Lanka can enter visa-free together

Sri Lanka: good to know

Colombo

Capital

Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)

Currency

Sri Lanka Time (UTC+5:30)

Time zone

+94

Calling code

Where else Benin goes visa-free

→ BahamasVisa-free · 90 days → → BarbadosVisa-free · 90 days → → Burkina FasoVisa-free · 90 days → → Cape VerdeVisa-free · 90 days → → Central African RepublicVisa-free · 90 days → → CubaVisa-free · 90 days → → DominicaVisa-free · 21 days → → EcuadorVisa-free · 90 days → → GambiaVisa-free · 90 days →

Check another route

Documents you'll usually need for Sri Lanka

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa on arrival