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Beaches, tea and temples on the emerald isle
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
The visa, step by step
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
- β’Sri Lanka excludes Cameroon from the standard tourist ETA; verify the current process before booking.
Countdown checklist
Every step dated back from your departure.
- J-60Check your passport
Valid β₯ 6 months after return + 2 blank pages.
- J-45Book the flight
Best fares are usually gone 6β8 weeks out.
- J-41Gather the visa documents
Passport valid at least 6 months Β· Valid email address to receive the ETA Β· Bank card for online payment Β· Hotel booking and itinerary Β· Round-trip ticket
- J-31Submit the visa application
Observed processing: Several weeks + safety margin.
- J-21Health: vaccines & yellow card
Yellow fever often required; malaria prophylaxis depending on the area.
- J-3eSIM, insurance & money
Data on landing, travel insurance, some cash.
- J-1Print / back up your documents
Passport, visa, tickets, bookings (paper + phone).
Indicative lead times, computed with a safety margin from observed processing times. Reconfirm with official sources.
A one-week budget
Round-trip flight from Douala / YaoundΓ©
510β―000 FCFAβ900β―000 FCFANo 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)
Budget simulator
What to do there
Sigiriya Rock
An ancient fortress atop a monolithic rock, with frescoes and gardens and a breathtaking view.
Temple of the Tooth in Kandy
The island's holiest Buddhist shrine, beside the lake of the former royal capital.
Ella to Kandy train
One of the world's most beautiful rail lines, through lush tea plantations.
Yala safari
A national park famed for its leopards, elephants and crocodiles.
Southern beaches (Mirissa, Unawatuna)
Golden-sand beaches, whale watching and the colonial fort of Galle.
Nuwara Eliya tea plantations
Cool hills, a tea-factory visit and tasting in the heart of the Highlands.
One week, day by day
- D1
Day 1: Arrive in Colombo, explore the capital and seafront.
- D2
Day 2: Road to Sigiriya, climb the rock and visit Dambulla.
- D3
Day 3: Kandy, Temple of the Tooth and botanical gardens.
- D4
Day 4: Scenic train to the Nuwara Eliya plantations.
- D5
Day 5: Ella, hike to Little Adam's Peak and the Nine Arches Bridge.
- D6
Day 6: Yala safari then drive to the south coast.
- 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 β Sri Lanka
Before you leave
What to pack
Indicative data (June 2026), reliability moyenne. Visa rules, prices and timelines change: always confirm with official sources before booking.
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