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.
Sri Lanka Extends Free Visas to Tourists from India, Russia Until May End
© Photo : Sri Lanka eVisa Website
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.