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Sri Lanka

Beaches, tea and temples on the emerald isle

Capital
Colombo
Currency
Sri Lankan rupee (Rs රු)
Flight from Douala
13h to 20h with one stop from Douala
Time difference
GMT+5:30 (4h30 ahead of Cameroon)

A tropical Indian Ocean island, Sri Lanka packs dream beaches, high-altitude tea plantations, Buddhist temples and safaris to meet elephants and leopards. For a Cameroonian, it is a warm, affordable and welcoming destination with flavourful, spicy cuisine. The electronic travel authorisation (ETA) is easily obtained online before departure.

In pictures

Formalities

The visa, step by step

Hard visa
Allowed stay
Per visa granted (often 30 days)
Cost
Consular fee (varies)
Processing
Several weeks

How to apply

Cameroonians are NOT eligible for the online ETA: you must apply through a Sri Lankan sponsor to the Department of Immigration (Battaramulla) or via a consular mission. Plan well ahead.

Required documents

  • Passport valid at least 6 months
  • Valid email address to receive the ETA
  • Bank card for online payment
  • Hotel booking and itinerary
  • Round-trip ticket

Good to know

  • •Sri Lanka excludes Cameroon from the standard tourist ETA; verify the current process before booking.
How much it costs

A one-week budget

Backpacker
210 000 FCFA
/ week, excl. flight
Comfort
510 000 FCFA
/ week, excl. flight

Round-trip flight from Douala / Yaoundé

510 000 FCFA–900 000 FCFA

No direct flight: stop in Addis Ababa (Ethiopian), Doha (Qatar), Dubai (Emirates) or Nairobi then Colombo. Total travel time 13h to 20h.

Indicative round-trip price: it varies widely by season, layover and how early you book.

Where the money goes (backpacker estimate)

🏨168 000 FCFA
🍽️90 000 FCFA
🚕90 000 FCFA
🎟️120 000 FCFA
Hostel
4 800 FCFA–12 000 FCFA
Mid-range
18 000 FCFA–42 000 FCFA
Nice hotel
60 000 FCFA–150 000 FCFA
Tailored

Budget simulator

Comfort level
Estimated total budget
720 000 FCFA
Must-sees

What to do there

1

Sigiriya Rock

An ancient fortress atop a monolithic rock, with frescoes and gardens and a breathtaking view.

2

Temple of the Tooth in Kandy

The island's holiest Buddhist shrine, beside the lake of the former royal capital.

3

Ella to Kandy train

One of the world's most beautiful rail lines, through lush tea plantations.

4

Yala safari

A national park famed for its leopards, elephants and crocodiles.

5

Southern beaches (Mirissa, Unawatuna)

Golden-sand beaches, whale watching and the colonial fort of Galle.

6

Nuwara Eliya tea plantations

Cool hills, a tea-factory visit and tasting in the heart of the Highlands.

Itinerary

One week, day by day

  1. D1

    Day 1: Arrive in Colombo, explore the capital and seafront.

  2. D2

    Day 2: Road to Sigiriya, climb the rock and visit Dambulla.

  3. D3

    Day 3: Kandy, Temple of the Tooth and botanical gardens.

  4. D4

    Day 4: Scenic train to the Nuwara Eliya plantations.

  5. D5

    Day 5: Ella, hike to Little Adam's Peak and the Nine Arches Bridge.

  6. D6

    Day 6: Yala safari then drive to the south coast.

  7. D7

    Day 7: Mirissa beach or Galle, then flight home.

✓

Travel checklist

A printable list (or save as PDF) so you forget nothing.

Travel checklist — Sri Lanka

Before you leave

What to pack

Visa sources: eta.gov.lk · immigration.gov.lk

Indicative data (June 2026), reliability moyenne. Visa rules, prices and timelines change: always confirm with official sources before booking.

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