Sri Lanka removes mandatory ‘Electronic Travel Authorisation’ for travellers amid tourism boost from India

The Department of Immigration and Emigration said in a statement on Thursday that it has withdrawn the requirement, which ...

Tourists to Sri Lanka not required to obtain Electronic Travel Authorisation

Sri Lanka has withdrawn the recently introduced requirement for tourists to obtain Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) ...

Sri Lanka removes Electronic Travel Authorisation requirement for tourists

Sri Lanka has removed the requirement for tourists to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation before arrival. The Department of Immigration and Emigration announced the withdrawal of this rule. All ...

Visa on arrival or e-visa: What really works best for Indian travellers

Indian travellers have more visa-on-arrival and e-visa options than ever, but recent cases show why checking rules in advance ...
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Sri Lanka Golden Visa Program: Investor residence visa available for foreign nationals

The Sri Lanka Golden Visa allows foreigners to live, invest, and study in the country with residency options up to 10 years ...
The Island

Audit urges urgent legal reform, transparency in e-visa deal

MPs get special audit report on the visa scam at Immigration and Emigration Dept. SJB Colombo District MP Dr Harsha de Silva ...
Daily FT

Free-visa scheme for 47 countries to be implemented within two months: Tourism Minister

Sri Lanka’s long-delayed free visa policy for select countries is set to take effect within the next one to two months, ...
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Sri Lanka confirms tourists not required to obtain Electronic Travel Authorisation

Tourists travelling to Sri Lanka are not required to obtain Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) prior to their arrival in the island nation, the authorities said.  The Department of Immigration and ...