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title: Sri Lanka visa for citizens of Micronesia
description: "Citizens of Micronesia don't need a visa for Sri Lanka but must get an electronic travel authorization (eTA) online before travelling. Stay up to 30 days. Fee: $75 + $18.50 service fee. Processing: 1–2 days. Documents checklist and application steps."
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lastModified: 2026-09-05
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# Sri Lanka visa for citizens of Micronesia

Citizens of Micronesia don't need a visa for Sri Lanka but must get an electronic travel authorization (eTA) online before travelling.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

Official application site: https://www.eta.gov.lk/slvisa/visainfo/center.jsp?locale=en_US

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** ETA · Tourist (30 days)
- **How to apply:** Electronic travel authorization (online)
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Visa validity:** 30 days
- **Entries:** Double entry
- **Processing time:** 1–2 days
- **Government fee:** $75 + $18.50 service fee
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required

## How to apply

1. **Visit the official ETA portal** — Go to eta.gov.lk and select your language.
2. **Choose visa type** — Select Tourist, Business, or Transit ETA.
3. **Complete application form** — Enter personal and travel details accurately.
4. **Upload required documents** — Provide passport scan and digital photo.
5. **Pay visa fee** — Pay USD 75 plus USD 18.50 service fee via credit/debit card.
6. **Receive ETA approval** — Approval sent to your email within 24-48 hours.
7. **Print ETA confirmation** — Carry a printed copy for immigration upon arrival.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must have at least 6 months validity from arrival date.
- **Digital passport photo** (Identity): Recent passport-style photograph in JPEG format.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of onward travel from Sri Lanka.
- **Accommodation proof** (Travel, optional): Hotel booking or invitation letter from host.
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting, optional): Required if arriving from or transiting through endemic countries.
- **Email address** (Identity): For receiving ETA approval notification.

## Good to know

- Apply only on the official eta.gov.lk site to avoid scams.
- Yellow fever vaccination required if traveling from endemic countries.
- ETA must be obtained before travel; visa on arrival not available for all.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or incorrect application details** — Double-check all personal and passport information before submission.
- **Insufficient passport validity** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months from arrival.
- **Criminal record or previous immigration violations** — Disclose any relevant history honestly; consult embassy if unsure.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Micronesia need a visa for Sri Lanka?

Citizens of Micronesia don't need a visa for Sri Lanka but must get an electronic travel authorization (eTA) online before travelling. Visa type: ETA · Tourist (30 days).

### How long can citizens of Micronesia stay in Sri Lanka?

Up to 30 days.

### How much does the Sri Lanka visa cost for citizens of Micronesia?

Government fee: $75 + $18.50 service fee.

### How long does Sri Lanka visa processing take?

Typically 1–2 days.

### What documents do citizens of Micronesia need for Sri Lanka?

Valid passport; Digital passport photo; Return or onward ticket; Email address; Accommodation proof; Yellow fever vaccination certificate.

### How long must my passport be valid for Sri Lanka?

At least 6 months.

### Where do I apply?

On the official site: https://www.eta.gov.lk/slvisa/visainfo/center.jsp?locale=en_US

## Sources

- [Online Visa Application](http://www.eta.gov.lk/slvisa/)
- [Online Visa Application](https://www.eta.gov.lk/slvisa/visainfo/center.jsp?locale=en_US)
- [Apply for Official Sri Lanka Tourist, Business Visa Online](https://govt.sl/en-us/)

## More

- [Sri Lanka visa for every passport](/visa/sri-lanka)
- [Every destination for Micronesia passport holders](/visa/passport/micronesia)