Myanmar visa for Sri Lankan citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Sri Lankan passport holders visiting Myanmar for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Sri Lankan citizens to enter Myanmar for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Myanmar e-visa for Sri Lankan citizens | Eligible | |
| Visa on arrival | Myanmar visa on arrival for Sri Lankan citizens | Not Available | |
Myanmar tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Sri Lankan passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Myanmar.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Myanmar.
If you are looking for Myanmar visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Sri Lanka, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Myanmar nearest your place of residence.
- Colombo: The Embassy of Myanmar in Colombo, Sri Lanka (Working hours: Close now. Open in 5 hours 15 minutes)
Myanmar visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Myanmar diplomatic mission offices to Sri Lanka for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Sri Lanka traveling to Myanmar from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Sri Lanka) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1,462 | N/A |
| 2009 | 1,526 | 4.38% |
| 2010 | 1,584 | 3.80% |
| 2011 | 1,632 | 3.03% |
| 2012 | 2,118 | 29.78% |
| 2013 | 4,088 | 93.01% |
| 2014 | 6,162 | 50.73% |
| 2015 | 9,362 | 51.93% |
| 2016 | 5,814 | -37.90% |
| 2017 | 6,886 | 18.44% |
| 2018 | 7,102 | 3.14% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Myanmar & Sri Lanka comparison
Myanmar's area is approximately 653,290 km2 (252,236 sq mi), while the area of Sri Lanka is approximately 62,710 km2 (24,212 sq mi). This means Sri Lanka is 10.42 times smaller than Myanmar.
As of October 2025, Myanmar's population is ~56.2 million people - 34,369,601 more people than the population of Sri Lanka.
We have highlighted Myanmar & Sri Lanka’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Myanmar | Sri Lanka | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 56,232,528 | 21,862,927 | 34.4 million more people live in Myanmar than Sri Lanka |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 44 | 67 | Myanmar has 23 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Sri Lanka. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 18 | 16 | Myanmar passport holders can visit 2 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 43 | 61 | Myanmar hosts 18 fewer foreign missions than Sri Lanka. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Sri Lanka travel to Myanmar in one year?
The number of visitors from Sri Lanka visiting Myanmar in 2018 was approximately 7,102.
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