The Sri Lankan Cabinet has approved the issuance of free tourist visas to tourists from 35 countries. The process of promoting tourism by Sri Lanka is going on fast, free tourist visas for 7 countries were announced in December last year.
According to media reports, a top official said that promoting tourism would help revive the battered economy, while free tourist visas have been approved for issuing free tourist visas to visitors from 35 countries, including China, India and Russia.
Cabinet Spokesperson and Transport Minister Bandula Gunawardana said tourists will be given 30-day visas under a six-month pilot program that will begin on October 1.
The list includes India, China, United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Australia, Denmark, Poland, Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Nepal, Indonesia, Russia, Thailand, Malaysia, Japan and France.
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It should be noted that Sri Lanka is famous for its beaches, ancient temples and tea. Sri Lanka is determined that the tourism industry can improve the economic situation after the severe financial crisis in 2022 after the Covid-19.
The number of Indian tourists visiting Sri Lanka in October was 28 thousand, while the number of Russian tourists visiting Sri Lanka last month was around 10 thousand.
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It should be noted that tourism in Sri Lanka was damaged when 270 people, including 11 Indians, were killed in bomb blasts during the Easter celebrations in 2019.
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2024-08-30 19:31:12
