Seven countries, including India, China, Russia, Japan, get free visas
Cabinet approval has been given for tourists from seven countries to enter the country without a visa.
The countries that get free visas are India, China, Russia, Malaysia, Japan, Indonesia and Thailand.
Minister Harin Fernando says the highest number of tourists come to Sri Lanka from India, China and Russia, and issuing free visas will bring more tourists from those seven countries to Sri Lanka.