Sri Lanka waives visa fees for tourists from seven countries
On Tuesday, the Sri Lanka Department of Immigration and Emigration said it would waive visa fees for residents of seven countries with immediate effect in a bid to boost the tourism sector.
The countries are China, India, Indonesia, Russia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Japan.
The department said the scheme was valid until March 31, 2024, and is a pilot programme to rebuild the tourism industry.
Residents of the above countries with diplomatic, official, public affairs, service, and ordinary passports are eligible for this scheme.
The department said visitors from the above countries first need to apply for a free Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before arriving in Sri Lanka.
Under this scheme, tourists can enjoy a 30-day visa period, and a double entry facility is permitted from the date of first arrival to Sri Lanka within 30 days, according to the statement.
Tourism is an important source of foreign income for Sri Lanka, and the country has been trying to boost tourism revenue following the setbacks between 2020 and 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis.
(Xinhua/NAN)
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