Sri Lanka Extends Visa-Free Entry for Tourists from Seven Countries

April 03, Colombo (LNW) Chairman of the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority, Priyantha Fernando, announced the extension of visa-free entry for tourists from seven countries by a month, extending the scheme until April 30th.

The visa-free entry initiative, which allows tourists from India, Russia, China, Indonesia, Thailand, Japan, and Malaysia to enter Sri Lanka without a visa, was originally implemented to encourage tourism.

Fernando attributed the decision to the rising number of tourist arrivals, indicating a positive response to the initiative. This extension reflects the government’s commitment to boosting tourism and enhancing the visitor experience in Sri Lanka.