Sri LankaAntigua and Barbuda: Visa required

Sri LankaAntigua and Barbuda

Do Sri Lanka passport holders need a visa for Antigua and Barbuda?

Visa required

Yes. Sri Lanka passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Antigua and Barbuda.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Source: immigration.gov.ag (checked May 11, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-14

Distance15,029 km, straight line (~18h 11m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Antigua and Barbuda146 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Antigua and Barbuda passport holders visiting Sri Lanka: eTA.

Visa-free alternatives near Antigua and Barbuda

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 Antigua and Barbuda?

Yes. Sri Lanka passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Antigua and Barbuda.

How far is Antigua and Barbuda from Sri Lanka?

About 15,029 km in a straight line, roughly ~18h 11m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Antigua and Barbuda?

Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD).

What is the emergency number in Antigua and Barbuda?

911 / 999.

What time zone is Antigua and Barbuda in?

Antigua (UTC-4).

What is the nearest airport to Saint John's?

V. C. Bird International Airport (ANU), about 6 km away.

How many countries can enter Antigua and Barbuda without a visa?

146 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Antigua and Barbuda 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 Antigua and Barbuda?

Saint Kitts and Nevis, Dominica, British Virgin Islands, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Barbados, Grenada.

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 ≈ 331.10 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	23.2°C	20mm	351h
February	32.2°C	24.1°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	25.9°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	25.4°C	209mm	303h
September	27.9°C	24.7°C	388mm	209h
October	28.6°C	25°C	109mm	328h
November	29.2°C	23.8°C	374mm	250h
December	28.8°C	23.1°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

Full source list on About.

About Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua and Barbuda is an archipelagic country in the Caribbean composed of Antigua, Barbuda, and dozens of other small islands. Antigua and Barbuda has a total area of 440 km2, making it one of the smallest countries in the Caribbean. The country is mostly flat, with the highest points on Antigua being in the Shekerley Mountains and on Barbuda the Highlands. The country has a tropical savanna climate, with pockets of tropical monsoon in Antigua's southwest. Its most populated city is St. John's, followed by All Saints and Bolans. The sole settlement in Barbuda is Codrington. Most of the country resides in the Central Plain that stretches from St. John's to English Harbour.

CapitalSaint John's

RegionCaribbean

Population94.2K

Area442 km²

CurrencyEastern Caribbean dollar (1 USD ≈ 2.70 XCD)

LanguagesEnglish

Calling code+1268

Drives on theleft

TimezoneAntigua (UTC-4)

Nearest airportV. C. Bird International Airport (ANU), 6 km

Emergency number911 / 999

UNESCO sites1

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$24,819 (2025)

Tourist arrivals384.5K (2020)

Climate in Saint John's

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

Monthly climate normals for Saint John's, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	27.2°C	23.7°C	66mm	330h
February	27.5°C	23.7°C	46mm	319h
March	27.7°C	23.5°C	57mm	359h
April	29.3°C	24.7°C	34mm	360h
May	29.9°C	25.5°C	37mm	367h
June	30.4°C	26.2°C	32mm	361h
July	30.1°C	26°C	89mm	364h
August	30.2°C	26.3°C	122mm	351h
September	30.1°C	26°C	92mm	336h
October	28.9°C	25.3°C	144mm	312h
November	27.8°C	25°C	145mm	294h
December	27.4°C	24°C	50mm	324h

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

Antigua and Barbuda are two Caribbean islands that form a country that lies between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, east-southeast of Puerto Rico.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Antigua Naval Dockyard and Related Archaeological Sites

Upcoming public holidays

November 2, 2026Independence Day

December 9, 2026National Heroes' Day

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

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