Sri LankaAngola: e-Visa

Sri LankaAngola

Do Sri Lanka passport holders need a visa for Angola?

e-Visa

Yes. Sri Lanka passport holders need a visa for Angola, available online as an e-visa before travel.

An e-visa must be applied for and approved online before travel.

Source: evisa.ao (checked September 4, 2026).

Requiremente-Visa

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance7,586 km, straight line (~9h 25m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Angola144 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Angola passport holders visiting Sri Lanka: eTA.

Angola drives on the right, the opposite side to Sri Lanka. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

Visa-free alternatives near Angola

Sri Lanka passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for Sri Lanka passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Sri Lanka passport holders need a visa for Angola?

Yes. Sri Lanka passport holders need a visa for Angola, available online as an e-visa before travel.

How far is Angola from Sri Lanka?

About 7,586 km in a straight line, roughly ~9h 25m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Angola?

Angolan kwanza (AOA).

What is the emergency number in Angola?

113 / 115 / 116.

Does Angola drive on the same side of the road as Sri Lanka?

Angola drives on the right, the opposite side to Sri Lanka. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

What time zone is Angola in?

Luanda (UTC+1).

What is the nearest airport to Luanda?

Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport (LAD), about 5 km away.

How many countries can enter Angola without a visa?

144 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Angola visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can Sri Lanka passport holders visit without a visa instead of Angola?

Burundi, Rwanda.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, formerly known as Ceylon, is an island country in South Asia. It is located in the Indian Ocean, southwest of the Bay of Bengal, and is separated from India by the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait. Sri Lanka shares a maritime border with the Maldives to the southwest and India to the northwest, and lies across the Bay of Bengal from Bangladesh and Myanmar to the northeast and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands of India to the east. Its executive and judicial capital is Colombo, which is also its largest city and the political, financial and cultural centre of the country; neighboring Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte is the legislative capital. Sri Lanka's population is 22 million. About 74% of the population are Sinhalese, who speak the Sinhala language, and about 15% are Tamils who speak the Tamil language. Other long-established ethnic groups include the Moors, Indian Tamils, Burghers, Malays, Chinese, and Vedda.

CapitalColombo

RegionSouthern Asia

Population21.8M

Area65,610 km²

CurrencySri Lankan rupee (1 USD ≈ 330.89 LKR)

LanguagesSinhala, Tamil

Calling code+94

Drives on theleft

TimezoneColombo (UTC+5:30)

Nearest airportColombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML), 12 km

Emergency number110 / 119

UNESCO sites9

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$5,002 (2025)

Tourist arrivals540K (2020)

Climate in Colombo

Warmest March, coolest December, driest January, sunniest March. Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, August, October, December.

Monthly climate normals for Colombo, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	30.6°C	23.1°C	20mm	351h
February	32.2°C	24°C	24mm	337h
March	31.6°C	24.7°C	49mm	357h
April	31.3°C	24.8°C	153mm	331h
May	29.9°C	25.8°C	287mm	254h
June	29.2°C	25.9°C	264mm	293h
July	28.7°C	25.2°C	252mm	250h
August	28.7°C	25.3°C	209mm	303h
September	27.9°C	24.6°C	387mm	209h
October	28.7°C	25°C	109mm	328h
November	29.3°C	23.8°C	374mm	250h
December	28.8°C	23°C	152mm	267h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Sri Lanka, formerly known as Ceylon, is an island in the Indian Ocean, just south of India. It is known for its natural beauty, with stunning beaches all along its coastline, great wildlife and biodiversity, tea plantations, orchards, temples, monuments, and a cultural heritage dating back several millennia. Sri Lanka's cultural landscape includes the Sinhalese and the Tamil ethnic groups, with substantial Muslim and Christian communities.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Anuradhapura
Atamasthana
Central Highlands of Sri Lanka
Dambulla cave temple
Kandy
Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications
Polonnaruwa
Sigiriya
Sinharaja Forest Reserve

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About Angola

Angola, officially the Republic of Angola, is a country on the western coast of Southern Africa. It is the second-largest Portuguese-speaking (Lusophone) country after Brazil in both total area and population and is the seventh-largest country in Africa. It is bordered by Namibia to the south, the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the north, Zambia to the east, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. The Angolan province of Cabinda is an exclave on the Atlantic coast, bordering the Republic of the Congo and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The capital and most populous city is Luanda.

CapitalLuanda

RegionMiddle Africa

Population39M

Area1,246,700 km²

CurrencyAngolan kwanza (1 USD ≈ 922.91 AOA)

LanguagesPortuguese

Calling code+244

Drives on theright

TimezoneLuanda (UTC+1)

Nearest airportQuatro de Fevereiro International Airport (LAD), 5 km

Emergency number113 / 115 / 116

UNESCO sites1

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$3,129 (2025)

Tourist arrivals218K (2019)

Climate in Luanda

Warmest March, coolest July, driest July, sunniest May. Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September, October, December.

Monthly climate normals for Luanda, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	30.3°C	25°C	108mm	291h
February	30.7°C	25.2°C	93mm	281h
March	31.9°C	25.1°C	21mm	335h
April	30.4°C	24.9°C	94mm	280h
May	30.7°C	24.1°C	3mm	346h
June	27.7°C	21.2°C	1mm	328h
July	26.1°C	19°C	0mm	342h
August	25.9°C	19.6°C	2mm	310h
September	26.4°C	20.6°C	5mm	312h
October	28.4°C	23°C	16mm	289h
November	29.5°C	24°C	45mm	293h
December	29.3°C	23.6°C	18mm	293h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Angola is a beautiful nation in Central Africa endowed with lovely waterfalls, rivers, national parks, and coastlines. There is plenty to do and see.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

M'banza-Kongo

Upcoming public holidays

November 2, 2026Dia de Finados

November 11, 2026Dia da Independência

December 25, 2026Dia de Natal

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