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In 2012, Sri Lanka launched an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system, created and operated by Mobitel, a state-owned enterprise. [17] On 17 April 2024, Sri Lanka replaced its previous Electronic Travel Authorisation system with a new e-Visa system, [5] operated by VFS Global. [14] [17]
Sri Lanka: Travellers to Sri Lanka must obtain an ETA prior to getting a visa on arrival at the entry port, except for a few countries where the ETA is exempted, and for a few countries where a visa must obtained in advance. Citizens of India, Pakistan, and other countries in the northwestern part of Asia receive discounted ETAs.
In July 2024, Sri Lanka announced it will issue biometric passports to its citizens in order to address the poor standing of the passport. [17] The process, however, has been delayed due to procurement inconsistencies. [18] Most recently, Sri Lanka signed a visa waiver for diplomatic and official passport holders with Cambodia. [19]
Sri Lanka's cabinet approved issuing free tourist visas to visitors from 35 countries including China, India and Russia, a top official said on Thursday, in an effort to boost tourism and help ...
The scheme is part of attempts by Sri Lanka to boost tourism reco. ... Sri Lanka approves free tourist visa for seven countries to boost tourism. Uditha Jayasinghe. October 24, 2023 at 5:15 AM ...
Sri Lanka’s Official eVisa Helpline Whisper of the heart 06:14, 22 April 2024 (UTC) Please be informed that as of August 27, 2024, VFS is no longer handling Sri Lanka ETA applications, and their website is no longer operational. The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has banned the VFS eVisa portal.
You must be in possession of a Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) to enter Korea visa-free. You can complete your K-ETA application up to 24 hours before boarding your flight and it will be valid for two years from the date of approval. There is a small, non-refundable charge. [146] Kuwait: eVisa / Visa on arrival [147] 3 months [148]
Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel. Spain: Visa not required [233] 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. Sri Lanka: ETA / Free Visa on arrival [234] [235] 30 days Electronic Travel Authorization subject to granting/issuing free of charge. Sudan: Visa required [236] Suriname