Sri Lanka Offers Visa-Free Access to 35 Countries – Major Boost

News Today: Visa-Free Access for 35 Countries to Sri Lanka

Starting from October 1, 2024, Sri Lanka will grant visa-free access to citizens from 35 countries, as announced by Harin Fernando, Adviser to the Ministry of Tourism. This significant move aims to boost tourism and facilitate easier travel for visitors. The countries benefiting from this policy include key markets such as the United Kingdom, Germany, Australia, India, China, and Japan. The Cabinet’s decision underscores Sri Lanka’s commitment to revitalizing its tourism industry by attracting more international visitors.

The countries included in this visa-free access list are:

1. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

2. 🇩🇪 Germany

3. 🇳🇱 Netherlands

4. 🇧🇪 Belgium

5. 🇪🇸 Spain

6. 🇦🇺 Australia

7. 🇩🇰 Denmark

8. 🇵🇱 Poland

9. 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan

10. 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

11. 🇦🇪 UAE

12. 🇳🇵 Nepal

13. 🇨🇳 China

14. 🇮🇳 India

15. 🇮🇩 Indonesia

16. 🇷🇺 Russia

17. 🇹🇭 Thailand

18. 🇲🇾 Malaysia

19. 🇯🇵 Japan

20. 🇫🇷 France

21. 🇺🇸 United States

22. 🇨🇦 Canada

23. 🇨🇿 Czech Republic

24. 🇮🇹 Italy

25. 🇨🇭 Switzerland

26. 🇦🇹 Austria

27. 🇮🇱 Israel

28. 🇧🇾 Belarus

29. 🇮🇷 Iran

30. 🇸🇪 Sweden

31. 🇰🇷 South Korea

32. 🇶🇦 Qatar

33. 🇴🇲 Oman

34. 🇧🇭 Bahrain

35. 🇳🇿 New Zealand