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Myanmar visa for Sri Lankan citizens
Entry requirement
Myanmar requires a visa from Sri Lankan citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Myanmar visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Myanmar visa?
Myanmar eVisa (evisa.moip.gov.mm)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- 28 days (Tourist) or 70 days (Business) from arrival
- Fee
- US$50
- Processing time
- Minimum 3 working days (Myanmar time) after the acknowledgement e-mail, excluding weekends and public holidays
Apply on Official Myanmar eVisa (Ministry of Immigration and Population)
For the e-Visa, Myanmar’s official sources give a standard fee of US$50, and applications are made on evisa.moip.gov.mm. Processing time, as Myanmar states it: Minimum 3 working days (Myanmar time) after the acknowledgement e-mail, excluding weekends and public holidays. Longest stay on the e-Visa: 28 days (Tourist) or 70 days (Business) from arrival.
Missions of Myanmar in Sri Lanka
Myanmar has 1 mission in Sri Lanka, with its embassy in Colombo.
Citizens of Myanmar travelling to Sri Lanka
MyanmarSri Lanka Visa on arrival Sri Lanka visa for citizens of Myanmar
Travel advice for Myanmar
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Sri Lanka to Myanmar, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Myanmar at Level 4, do not travel (updated 7 May 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Myanmar (updated 4 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Myanmar (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Sri Lankan citizens can stay in Myanmar
How long Sri Lankan citizens may stay in Myanmar is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Sri Lankan citizens apply
The e-Visa for Myanmar is applied for online on its official government portal; Sri Lankan citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Myanmar’s neighbours for Sri Lankan citizens
Thailand admits Sri Lankan citizens visa-free. China and Bangladesh require Sri Lankan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Citizens of Myanmar travelling to Sri Lanka
Citizens of Myanmar receive their visa for Sri Lanka at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Myanmar?
Myanmar requires a visa from Sri Lankan citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Where is the embassy of Myanmar in Sri Lanka?
The embassy of Myanmar in Sri Lanka is in Colombo.
How much does the Myanmar e-Visa cost?
Myanmar’s official sources give a standard fee of US$50 for the e-Visa. Processing time: Minimum 3 working days (Myanmar time) after the acknowledgement e-mail, excluding weekends and public holidays.
Do citizens of Myanmar need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Citizens of Myanmar receive their visa for Sri Lanka at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Sri Lankan citizens enter Myanmar visa-free?
No; Sri Lankan citizens need an e-Visa for Myanmar.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.