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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do Burkina Faso citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?

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

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Burkina Faso vs Sri Lanka: passport comparison

Burkina Faso

30

visa-free countries

Global rank: #154 · mobility 80.5

Sri Lanka

19

visa-free countries

Global rank: #180 · mobility 71.4
9

countries both Burkina Faso 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 Burkina Faso goes visa-free

→ BangladeshVisa-free · 90 days → → BarbadosVisa-free · 90 days → → BeninVisa-free · 90 days → → Cape VerdeVisa-free · 90 days → → Central African RepublicVisa-free · 90 days → → ChadVisa-free · 90 days → → DominicaVisa-free · 21 days → → EcuadorVisa-free · 90 days → → GambiaVisa-free · 90 days →
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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

Issued at the border on arrival

Frequently asked

Do Burkina Faso citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Burkina Faso citizens can get a visa on arrival for Sri Lanka — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.
Which passport is stronger — Burkina Faso or Sri Lanka?
The Burkina Faso passport is stronger: 30 visa-free countries versus 19. Global rank: Burkina Faso #154, Sri Lanka #180.
Where can Burkina Faso and Sri Lanka citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 9 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Sri Lanka?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Burkina Faso and Sri Lanka?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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