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On arrival
AStay 30 days
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Central African Republic passport to Sri Lanka
Central African Republic passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka, usually for 30 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
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Key facts
- Sri Lanka lets 193 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Central African Republic is one of them.
- Central African Republic passports get “On arrival” at 26 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Sri Lanka passports get “Visa required” in Central African Republic.
Nearby passports travelling to Sri Lanka
Open to Central African Republic passports near Sri Lanka
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Connection likely
Central African RepublicSri Lanka- Typical duration
- 8.7 hours
- From
- BGF · BBT
- To
- CMB · HRI · RML
Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
Central African Republic
Country profile
Capital
Bangui
Population
6.5 million
Area
622,984 km²
Currency
Central African CFA franc XAF
Languages
French, Sango
Time zone
UTC+01:00
Foreign-born
94,556 · 2024
Migrant share
1.8%
Ethnic groups · 2003
- Baya28.8%
- Banda22.9%
- Mandjia9.9%
- Sara7.9%
- M'Baka-Bantu7.9%
- Arab-Fulani6%
- Other16.6%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Sri Lanka
Country profile
Capital
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
Population
21.8 million
Area
65,610 km²
Currency
Sri Lankan rupee LKR
Languages
Sinhala, Tamil
Time zone
UTC+05:30
Foreign-born
40,698 · 2024
Migrant share
0.2%
Ethnic groups · 2012
- Sinhalese74.9%
- Sri Lankan Tamil11.2%
- Sri Lankan Moors9.2%
- Indian Tamil4.2%
- other0.5%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type D
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Left
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+94
Airports
CMB · HRI · RML · JAF
Highlights
- Sigiriya
- Temple of the Tooth
- Galle Fort
- Trincomalee
Central African Republic · On arrival
FAQ
Does a Central African Republic passport need a visa for Sri Lanka?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “On arrival”. typical stay 30 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 30 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Sri Lanka typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Sri Lanka mission.
What about a Sri Lanka passport entering Central African Republic?
The reverse result is “Visa required”.
How do you apply for Sri Lanka as a visitor?
ETA：Often 30 days。Apply at eta.gov.lk before boarding; the stamp is issued on arrival.