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Indians among tourists from 40 nations eligible for free on-arrival visas in Sri Lanka
PTI | May 26, 2026 4:19 AM CST

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Sri Lanka is offering free 30-day visas on arrival for tourists from 40 nations. Indian travelers are among those who will benefit from this new policy. Visitors will need an Electronic Travel Authorisation before their journey. This initiative aims to boost tourism. The visa allows for double entry within the 30-day period.

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Colombo: Indian tourists are among visitors from 40 countries who will be granted free on-arrival visas valid for 30 days, the Sri Lankan government announced on Monday.

The Department of Immigration and Emigration said all visitors, including nationals from the 40 countries as well as those from countries having bilateral reciprocal agreements with Sri Lanka, such as Singapore, Maldives and Seychelles, are required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before arrival.

Under the arrangement, tourists will receive a free 30-day visa with a double-entry facility permitted from the date of first arrival, it said.


India remains Sri Lanka's largest source market for inbound tourism arrivals.

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Besides India, the other countries include Russia, the UK, the US, Germany, China and Denmark.


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