A plan to provide free five-month visas to visitors from seven nations was approved by the Sri Lankan cabinet on Tuesday. India, China, Russia, Thailand, Malaysia, Japan, and Indonesia are these nations. Minister of Foreign Affairs for Sri Lanka. Ali Sabry announced that the free visa programme has started immediately and will run as a trial programme through March 31, 2024.
Ministry of Tourism
This development occurs nearly a week after the Ministry of Tourism in Sri Lanka. Announced that it had submitted a Cabinet document at the previous meeting of the Cabinet. This study suggested providing free tourist visas to visitors from five different nations. The Cabinet suggested an e-ticketing system for the majority of Sri Lanka’s tourist attractions in the near future in addition to free visitor visas.
The statement was made by Sabry on X, formerly known as Twitter. “Cabinet approves issuing of free visas to India, China, Russia, Malaysia, Japan, Indonesia, and Thailand with immediate effect as a pilot project till 31 March,” the post stated.
E-Ticketing
According to the statement, money and time spent on visa applications will be saved by the proposed free visas and e-ticketing system. Sri Lanka is also one of the 20 nations that China has opened for Chinese tourists to visit.
To Boost Tourism
The goal of the action is to draw more visitors to the island nation. Media reports in Sri Lanka cited the ministry as stating. “Over the coming years, we are expecting to increase tourist arrivals to five million.”
Foreign Minister
The event also occurs one month after Ali Sabry stated in a news agency exclusive interview that Sri Lanka is attempting to establish stronger ties with India in the areas of port shipping, tourism, electricity, and renewable energy. He also underlined that India has one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing economies. It has a significant economy. India is expanding, and its growth trajectory is crucial. In addition, the area needs to expand,” Sabry said.
Sabry went on to say that India has presented a significant chance for his nation. “That’s the idea we see a great opportunity here. He remarked, “I’m convinced we can accomplish it, and it will benefit both countries.
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