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Sri Lanka ETA for Filipino Citizens

Filipino citizens need a tourist ETA before arrival. We prepare and file it on eta.gov.lk, the official site.

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Sri Lanka ETA for Filipino citizens

For tourism, family visits and medical trips of up to 30 days, with two entries.

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Filipino citizens need an ETA. Apply online before travel, or pay more for one on arrival at Colombo airport.

ETA fee

USD 50

Tourist ETA. Not refunded if refused.

Usual decision time

Within 48 hours

Download the approval notice from eta.gov.lk.

Stay

30 days

Two entries within those 30 days.

Extension

Up to 270 days

From arrival, in steps. Fees depend on nationality.

Where to apply

eta.gov.lk

Pay by Visa, Mastercard or American Express.

On arrival

USD 60 at Colombo airport

Limited facility at Bandaranaike airport. Card or US$ cash.

Passport

6 months from arrival

Also a confirmed return ticket and enough funds.

Children under 12

Free tourist ETA

Up to 30 days. Extensions are charged.

Get Your Sri Lanka ETA

Apply before you travel. We fill in, check and file your ETA on eta.gov.lk, the official site.

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Last checked in October 2026. Sources: Sri Lanka ETA: fees (Department of Immigration and Emigration), How to submit an ETA application (Department of Immigration and Emigration), Visa fees and extension fees (Department of Immigration and Emigration)

Sri Lanka ETA documents for Filipino citizens

Passport, 6 months validity

Valid for at least 6 months from arrival. Enter on the passport used for the ETA, or the visa must be paid again on arrival.

Confirmed return ticket

A confirmed return ticket out of Sri Lanka; a round trip ticket if you travel by air.

Funds for your stay

Enough money to cover your expenses for the whole stay in Sri Lanka.

Tourist purpose only

Holidays, sightseeing, visiting friends or relatives, medical or Ayurveda treatment, sports or cultural events. No work or business.

ETA approval notice

Download it once approved and carry it with your passport. Enter Sri Lanka by the date printed on the notice.

Sri Lanka ETA application steps for Filipino citizens

Your journey to the Sri Lanka in 4 easy steps.

Fill the Form

Enter your passport, trip and contact details in our short online form. We turn them into the official ETA application.

Upload Your Passport

Upload your passport bio page so we can match every detail. The official ETA itself needs no photo or document uploads.

Make Payment

Pay securely. The total covers our service and the official ETA fee, which we pay for you on eta.gov.lk.

Receive Your ETA

The official response usually comes within 48 hours. We email you the approval notice to carry with your passport.

Sri Lanka ETA cost for Filipino citizens

No hidden fees. Pay only for what you need.

We are not affiliated with any government or embassy. Visa decisions are made solely by the consulate.

Estimates only - not legal advice or a guarantee. Total cost may include third-party fees beyond the government fee and our services.

ETA Application

$54

Government fee

$50

Service fee

Response usually within 48 hours
Details checked against your passport
Official fee paid on eta.gov.lk
Approval notice sent by email

Apply for ETA

What happens after you pay?

Order Confirmation

You get an email with your order details and a link to follow the status of your ETA application.

Passport Details Check

We match your form to your passport. Number, nationality and date of birth must be exact, and you must enter on that same passport.

Filed on eta.gov.lk

We submit your application and pay the official fee on eta.gov.lk, the only site where ETA payments are valid.

Approval Notice by Email

Once the ETA is approved, we email you the approval notice. It shows the date by which you must enter Sri Lanka.

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Which Sri Lanka ETA do you need?

Tourist ETA

Costs USD 50 on eta.gov.lk. It covers tourism, family visits and medical treatment, allows two entries within 30 days and is usually decided within 48 hours.

Business ETA

Costs USD 55 for 30 days. It is issued only by Sri Lanka missions abroad and the Department of Immigration and Emigration Head Office in Battaramulla, with proof of the business purpose.

Transit ETA

Free, for up to 2 days. Documentary proof of onward travel is needed.

Visa extension

Stays beyond 30 days need a paid extension. Apply online for up to 6 months, or at the Head Office. The maximum is 270 days from arrival.

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Sri Lanka ETA FAQ for Filipino passport holders

Do Filipino citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?

Yes. Filipino citizens need an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA), the online approval for Sri Lanka's 30-day tourist visa, and under the immigration notice effective 25 May 2026 every foreign national must obtain one before arrival. You can apply on eta.gov.lk, the official site of the Department of Immigration and Emigration, or have Visarun prepare and file it. An ETA on arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport is only a limited facility at a higher fee, so do not plan your trip around it.

How much does the Sri Lanka ETA cost for Filipino citizens?

The official tourist ETA costs US$ 50 when applied for online, through a third party, at a Sri Lanka overseas mission or at the immigration Head Office; the limited on-arrival facility costs US$ 60. Children under 12 get a free tourist ETA for up to 30 days. The fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. Visarun adds its service fee and pays the official fee for you on eta.gov.lk, the only site where ETA payments are valid.

How long does it take to get a Sri Lanka ETA?

The acknowledgement from eta.gov.lk says you will receive a response within 48 hours of submission. Visarun checks your details against your passport before filing, because correcting a mistake needs a new application and a new fee. Apply before your trip: an ETA cannot be applied for while you are already in Sri Lanka, and a new ETA cannot be issued on the same passport while a valid one exists. Applications lodged at a Sri Lanka overseas mission are processed within 3 business days.

How long can Filipino citizens stay in Sri Lanka with the ETA?

The tourist ETA allows up to 30 days from the date of arrival, with double entry: you may leave and return within those 30 days, and the second entry only gets the remaining balance. Enter within three months of the ETA being issued; the approval notice prints the exact deadline. To stay longer, apply for an extension before your visa expires; the immigration fee table lists USD 60 or USD 100 for days 31 to 90, depending on nationality. Overstaying more than 7 days brings a USD 250 penalty, and more than 14 days USD 500, plus the applicable visa fee.

What do Filipino travelers need for the ETA and at the border?

The online ETA needs no uploaded documents or photo, only exact details: your passport number, nationality and date of birth must match your passport, and you must enter on that same passport, or the visa has to be paid again on arrival. When you arrive, have a passport valid for at least 6 months from arrival, a confirmed return ticket, enough funds for your stay and your ETA approval notice. The tourist ETA covers holidays, visits to friends and relatives, medical or Ayurveda treatment and sports or cultural events, not work or business.

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