A “Golden News from Sri Lanka”

The Sri Lankan government has announced “Free visa access” (without a visa charge fee) to citizens from 35 countries in effect from the 1^st of October 2024, for six months which is until the 31^{st of} March 2024. It is a considerable and significant measure to promote Sri Lanka’s fast-growing popularity among international tourists as a prime holiday travel destination. The list of 35 countries is as below

How it Works & Benefits

Tourists to Sri Lanka need to obtain a visa before or upon arrival. Single-entry tourist visas are generally valid for 30 days and cost US $50. During the concession period, nationals of the above-listed designated 35 countries will receive their visa without charges. Which ultimately reduces the cost to foreigners in considerable amount who will visit Sri Lanka.

What is the VISA Application Process

The application process for a Sri Lanka visa at an Embassy goes through these simple steps:

1. You have to contact the nearest embassy or consulate in Sri Lanka.
2. Complete the Sri Lanka application form and submit it to the embassy or consulate along with the visa fee, your passport, and the required documents.
3. The embassy/consulate will forward your application to the Sri Lankan Department of Immigration & Emigration (DI&E).
4. You will receive a visa application reference number. The embassy/consulate will notify you when your application has been processed. This usually takes about three working days.
5. You go back to the embassy/consulate and receive your passport with the Sri Lanka visa attached.

Depending on the validity of your visa, you will receive either a single–, double-, or multiple-entry visa which is valid for three months.

When you travel to Sri Lanka, you must have your passport with the visa stamp (or ETA), a confirmed return flight ticket, and proof you have enough funds to cover the duration of your stay.

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