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Sri Lanka visa for Filipino citizens
Filipino passport holders can visit Sri Lanka with a visa on arrival (up to 30 days). Apply online for the ETA before you travel (US$50), or get the visa on arrival (US$60). Double entry within 30 days of first arrival; longer stays need an extension after you arrive.
Read at the official source: eta.gov.lk ↗
Checked 10 November 2026
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How to apply: Sri Lanka tourist visa (ETA)
For all visitors; free for 40 countries, Singapore, Seychelles and the Maldives.
Where to apply
Apply online on Sri Lanka's official ETA website before you travel (you can also apply at a Sri Lankan overseas mission). A visa on arrival is also available, at a higher price.
Source: eta.gov.lk ↗, read 10 November 2026.
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Documents
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Children under 12 of any nationality get a free tourist ETA for up to 30 days.
Source: eta.gov.lk ↗, read 10 November 2026.
Fee, validity and stay
| Visa | Valid for | Stay | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa, double entry | 30 days from first arrival | 30 days (longer with an extension) | US$50 online (US$60 on arrival) |
Free for the 40 listed countries, Singapore, Seychelles and the Maldives; US$20 online (US$25 on arrival) for South Asian countries.
Source: eta.gov.lk ↗, read 10 November 2026.
Processing time
The official source doesn't state a processing time, so apply well before you plan to travel.
Questions
How much is the Sri Lanka tourist visa (ETA) for Filipino citizens?
Tourist visa, double entry: US$50 online (US$60 on arrival). Free for the 40 listed countries, Singapore, Seychelles and the Maldives; US$20 online (US$25 on arrival) for South Asian countries.
What documents do Filipino citizens need for the Sri Lanka tourist visa (ETA)?
Your passport; What the ETA website asks for as you apply.
How long does the Sri Lanka tourist visa (ETA) take?
The official source doesn't state a processing time.
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Not travel advice. Rules change and the border officer decides; confirm at Sri Lanka's official sources before you travel. Updated 2026-11-10.