Immigration-Emigration Dept issues regulations on free visa regime for seven countries

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Colombo (LNW): The Department of Emigration and Immigration has issued a statement confirming the implementation of a free visa regime for seven countries including China, India, Indonesia, Russia, Thailand, Malaysia and Japan, with immediate effect, until 31.03.2024.

The free visa scheme will operate as a pilot programme to rebuild the tourism industry of the island nation, in compliance with the Cabinet decision 31/1885/602/023 dated October 24, 2023.

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