This Friday, October 31, 2025, Sri Lanka has abolished the requirement for foreign tourists to obtain ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization). Sri Lanka's Ministry of Immigration and Emigration issued an official statement, via their website. The authorities had recently communicated in early October 2025, to request the requirement from all nationals ... Read the article
As of October 15, all travelers wishing to visit Sri Lanka will once again be required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) prior to arrival in the country. This new update, effective after a Supreme Court ruling, cancels the eVisa platform introduced earlier this year and ... Read the article
As part of its economic recovery, Sri Lanka has decided to considerably expand its free tourist visa scheme for travelers from 40 countries, including Europe, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia and the United Arab Emirates. This announcement was confirmed by the Minister ... Read the article
Sri Lanka reverses its visa policy. After months of prevarication and changes of course, the country is finally reinstating its Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system, following the election of new President Anura Kumara Dissanayaka. This decision puts an end to a chaotic period which began last April ... Read the article
The Sri Lankan government recently announced its intention to introduce a visa waiver program for tourists from 38 countries. However, the implementation of this measure is proving more complex than expected, requiring parliamentary approval before it can come into effect. The background to the announcement and the obstacles to its implementation ... Read the article
Sri Lanka's decision to implement its visa-free policy for citizens of 35 countries was taken immediately on September 2, 2024. The aim of this action is to remedy the problems encountered by passengers at the airport, following the suspension of the electronic visa system (e-Visa) ... Read the article
From October 1, 2024, Sri Lanka will introduce a revolutionary initiative to attract more travelers. For a six-month pilot period, visitors from 35 countries will benefit from free tourist visas valid for 30 days. This ambitious move could well transform the island's tourism landscape. ... Read the article
The Sri Lankan government has approved the reintroduction of a single-entry visa for tourists, following backlash from tourism professionals and foreigners over the switch from ETA to e-Visa and the drastic increase in consular fees.
Since April 17, Sri Lanka has introduced a new electronic visa system for travelers, replacing the historic ETA. Here are the main changes brought about by this reform, and the procedure to follow to obtain your e-Visa.
Indian travelers can rejoice: the Sri Lankan government is reportedly considering extending the visa waiver period beyond March 2024. The initiative aims to position Sri Lanka as an easily accessible destination for neighboring Indian tourists.
At a time when Sri Lanka's announcement of its "visa-free" policy has created considerable public confusion, it is crucial to understand what is really behind this measure. Numerous media outlets relayed the information by talking about "visa-free", suggesting that a certain number of nationalities could now enter the ... Read the article
Sri Lanka is attracting attention by soon abolishing visa fees for tourists from 5 major countries, namely China, Russia, India, Thailand and Indonesia.
Sri Lanka, known as a popular tourist destination, recently approved the granting of a Digital Nomad visa. This initiative aims to appeal to independent workers and freelancers from all over the world who are looking to establish themselves in a new location. According to the information available, applicants for the Digital Nomad visa will need to justify an income ... Read the article
At the end of July, India and Sri Lanka announced their intention to consider building a land bridge, known as the Palk Strait, to link the two countries. This ambitious project aims to strengthen bilateral relations between these two neighboring nations and facilitate access to the key ports of Trincomalee and Colombo.
After suffering several events over the past two years, including a health crisis and a socio-economic crisis, Sri Lanka has been returning to normal for the past few days. Tourism is gradually picking up again, and international travelers are arriving in increasing numbers. The question of sanitary measures in the country was ... Read the article
From December 1, 2022, travelers will have to pay more for their Sri Lankan Electronic Travel Authorization (AVE*). In order to avoid another financial and political emergency like the recent one, Sri Lanka has decided to take measures for its economic activity, notably thanks to the tourism sector. At the ... Read the article
Until July 25, 2023, travelers will be able to obtain an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) valid for 180 days.
People wishing to travel to Sri Lanka can now benefit from a 180-day stay. This change concerns the authorization issued in the form of an ETA. This is good news from Sri Lanka's Ministry of Tourism and Territories. There are several reasons for the government's decision to increase the period of validity ... Read the article
Sri Lanka plans to open its airport to all international travelers on December 26, pending official confirmation from the Sri Lankan authorities. 500 tourists a day will be allowed to enter Sri Lanka. International travelers will be required to comply with certain rules to limit the spread of ... Read the article
Sri Lanka reopens its borders to international tourists. After nine months of closure, Sri Lanka plans to reopen its territory to international travelers by January 2021. New rules will be put in place by the Sri Lankan authorities to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. New conditions for obtaining an electronic visa ... Read the article
Sri Lanka is once again accessible to all international visitors from August 1! A few restrictions will apply: - Entry to the country will be possible via these three airports: Bandaranaike in Colombo, Ratmalana in Colombo and Mattala Rajapaksa in Hambantota. - Travellers must apply for their e-Visa ... Read the article
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