Colombo: Travelers from as many as 35 countries, including India, will be able to get free visa services to Sri Lanka from October 1, as per reports. The initiative aims to boost tourism and get easy access to travel to the island nation.
This visa-free entry will be available for a period of six months,” said Minister of Tourism Harin Fernando, as per reports.
Sri Lankan Foreign Minister, Ali Sabry appreciated the development and called it the first step towards a visa-free regime.”First steps towards a visa-free regime!” Sri Lankan FM stated in a post on X.
Citizens from various countries, including India, the UK, China, the US, and Germany, will enjoy this visa-free travel to Sri Lanka. The full list includes countries like the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Australia, Denmark, Poland, Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Nepal, Indonesia, Russia, and Thailand. Other nations on the list are Malaysia, Japan, France, Canada, the Czech Republic, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, Israel, Belarus, Iran, Sweden, South Korea, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, and New Zealand.
What is Visa-free travel?
Visa-free travel means you can enter a country without obtaining a visa beforehand. This makes travel easier as it avoids complex visa processes and saves on visa fees. Several countries have agreements with India allowing Indians to visit without lengthy procedures.
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