Sri LankaNauru: Visa required

Sri LankaNauru

Do Sri Lanka passport holders need a visa for Nauru?

Visa required

Yes. Sri Lanka passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Nauru.

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

Source: nauru.tradeportal.org (checked July 19, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance9,691 km, straight line (~11h 54m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Nauru14 of 242 nationalities tracked

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

Visa-free alternatives near Nauru

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 Nauru?

Yes. Sri Lanka passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Nauru.

How far is Nauru from Sri Lanka?

About 9,691 km in a straight line, roughly ~11h 54m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Nauru?

Australian dollar (AUD).

What is the emergency number in Nauru?

110 / 111 / 112.

What time zone is Nauru in?

Nauru (UTC+12).

What is the nearest airport to Yaren District?

Nauru International Airport (INU), about 0 km away.

How many countries can enter Nauru without a visa?

14 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Nauru 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 Nauru?

Kiribati, Micronesia, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Samoa, Timor-Leste.

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 Nauru

Nauru or Naoero, officially the Republic of Naoero, is an island country and microstate in the South Pacific Ocean. It lies within the Micronesia subregion of Oceania, with its nearest neighbour being Banaba about 300 kilometres (190 mi) to the east. Yaren is its de facto capital.

CapitalYaren District

RegionMicronesia

Population12K

Area21 km²

CurrencyAustralian dollar (1 USD ≈ 1.44 AUD)

LanguagesEnglish, Nauru

Calling code+674

Drives on theleft

TimezoneNauru (UTC+12)

Nearest airportNauru International Airport (INU), 0 km

Emergency number110 / 111 / 112

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$14,640 (2025)

Climate in Yaren District

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

Monthly climate normals for Yaren District, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	29.1°C	27.3°C	201mm	309h
February	29°C	26.9°C	220mm	287h
March	28.9°C	26.6°C	342mm	299h
April	28.7°C	27.1°C	83mm	344h
May	28.6°C	27.3°C	27mm	363h
June	28.6°C	27.7°C	6mm	356h
July	28.6°C	27.4°C	16mm	367h
August	28.2°C	26.9°C	36mm	369h
September	28.2°C	27.1°C	61mm	346h
October	27.8°C	26.7°C	8mm	361h
November	27.8°C	26.9°C	5mm	348h
December	27.9°C	26.8°C	12mm	366h

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

Nauru, officially the Republic of Naoero, is a small island in the South Pacific Ocean south of the Marshall Islands. It is the world's smallest independent republic and third-smallest country by area; only Monaco and the Vatican City are smaller. An off-the-beaten-track destination if there ever was one, Nauru is also one of the least visited countries in the world, with about only 200 tourists a year. The remoteness and the fact that much of the island is a charmless open phosphate mine are two strong reasons for this.

Upcoming public holidays

October 26, 2026Angam Day

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

December 26, 2026Boxing Day

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