23/05/2026
Sri Lanka has announced the issuance of free tourist visas (ETA) for nationals of 40 selected countries, effective from 25 May 2026. According to the Department of Immigration & Emigration, this decision follows Cabinet approval and parliamentary clearance, with the amendment to the immigration regulations set to be published in the Government Gazette on 25 May 2026. Eligible visitors from these countries will be able to obtain a 30 day tourist visa free of charge, aimed at encouraging tourism and improving travel accessibility to Sri Lanka.
The 40 countries listed are Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belarus, Belgium, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Iran, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Poland, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, United Kingdom, and the United States of America.
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