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Sri Lanka Extends Free Visas to Tourists from India, Russia Until May End

© AP Photo / Eranga JayawardenaA Sri Lankan Airlines plane carrying remains of Priyantha Kumara, a Sri Lankan employee who was lynched by a Muslim mob in Sialkot arrives as a security officers guards the area in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 6, 2021.
A Sri Lankan Airlines plane carrying remains of Priyantha Kumara, a Sri Lankan employee who was lynched by a Muslim mob in Sialkot arrives as a security officers guards the area in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 6, 2021. - Sputnik India, 1920, 01.05.2024
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In a bid to boost tourism, Sri Lanka has announced an extension of free visas for tourists from India, Russia, and several other countries until the end of May, a statement on the official website for visas to Sri Lanka said.
Sri Lanka has introduced the eVisa fee waiver scheme for citizens of China, India, Indonesia, Russia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Japan until 31 May 2024, for tourism purposes only, an official announcement said on Wednesday.
The move is aimed at attracting more visitors to the country and revitalising the tourism industry by allowing hassle-free visa applications.
Tourists can avail of this scheme by opting for the 30-day single-entry visa option.
© Photo : Sri Lanka eVisa WebsiteSri Lanka Extends Free Visas to Tourists from India, Russia Until May End
Sri Lanka Extends Free Visas to Tourists from India, Russia Until May End - Sputnik India, 1920, 01.05.2024
Sri Lanka Extends Free Visas to Tourists from India, Russia Until May End
This is not the first time the island country has introduced a free visa scheme for foreign tourists. In October last year, Sri Lanka introduced a free visa regime that was extended until 30 April for tourists from China, India, Indonesia, Russia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Japan.
Since mid-April, Sri Lanka has been implementing a new e-visa as part of its revised tourism policy, offering a standard tourist visa for $75 with a 180-day validity and the option for a continuous 60-day stay in the country.
Tourists can also apply for visas valid for one, two, five, or 10 years, allowing for multiple entries.
All of these visas, except for the annual visa, allow for a continuous stay of 180 days in the island nation.
Sri Lankan Buddhist monks wait to welcome Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa at the Mattala Rajapaksa International Air Port in Mattala, Sri Lanka, Monday, March 18, 2013. Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, named after Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa, was officially opened Monday in his native district of Hambantota, 165 kilometers (102 miles) southeast of the capital, Colombo. (AP Photo/Sanka Gayashan) - Sputnik India, 1920, 26.04.2024
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