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Myanmar passport holders: Double entry for Sri Lanka. Fee: USD 50 (~USD 50). Processing: 3-5 working days (ETA). Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Sri Lanka ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) available for Myanmar nationals. Tourist ETA: USD 50 (~MMK 105,000) for 30-day double-entry. Some Myanmar Buddhist pilgrimage (Theravada Buddhism — both Myanmar and Sri Lanka are major Theravada Buddhist countries; close cultural-religious ties).
Visa types: ETA (Tourist double-entry 30 days); Tourist Visa (sticker, embassy for longer stays); Business Visa; Work Visa; Student Visa; Family; Transit (48-hour free); Diplomatic. Some Myanmar Buddhist monks/students at Sri Lankan Buddhist universities.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: 90 days from issue. Max Stay: 30 days (extendable in-country).
Extension possibleYes
Overstay penalty: Per-day fine + possible re-entry ban — verify with destination immigration authority
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (6+ months); Online ETA application; Digital photo; Return ticket; Hotel booking; Bank statement (USD 50/day); Travel insurance recommended; NRC; Yellow Fever cert if from endemic area; For Business: Sri Lankan entity invitation; For Buddhist studies: Buddhist university admission + religious affairs endorsement.
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Sri Lanka ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) available for Myanmar nationals. Tourist ETA: USD 50 (~MMK 105,000) for 30-day double-entry. Some Myanmar Buddhist pilgrimage (Theravada Buddhism — both Myanmar and Sri Lanka are major Theravada Buddhist countries; close cultural-religious ties).
Common rejection reasons
Common MM rejections (LOW rate — Buddhist solidarity): (1) ETA name spelling mismatch with passport; (2) Insufficient funds; (3) Past Sri Lanka overstays; (4) Drug-corridor screening; (5) Limited Myanmar-Sri Lanka direct flights — typically via Singapore/Bangkok; (6) Buddhist pilgrimage well-recognized (Sigiriya, Anuradhapura, Kandy Temple of Tooth Relic); (7) Theravada Buddhist monk visa exchange between Myanmar and Sri Lanka well-established.
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