Sri Lanka grants visa-free access to seven countries

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Colombo (LNW): The Sri Lankan Cabinet has greenlit a pilot project allowing visa-free entry for tourists from seven nations, including India, China, and Russia, until 31 March 2024, said Tourism Minister Harin Fernando.

This visa exemption applies to travellers from India, China, Russia, Malaysia, Japan, Indonesia, and Thailand, effective immediately, the Minister wrote on his X.

“Cabinet approved visa free to India , China , Russia , Malaysia , Japan , Indonesia and Thailand as a pilot project till 31 March with immediate effect,” Fernando wrote.

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