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Sri Lanka Restores ETA Visa and Offers Visa-Free Entry to Travelers From 35 Nations

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Wego reports that Sri Lanka has officially reestablished its Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) visa system, effective from 27 September 2024. This comes after the platform was temporarily suspended on 2 August 2024, due to security-related concerns. The reintroduction of the ETA service is seen as a strategic move to revive tourism by offering travelers a more seamless visa application process, encouraging them to include Sri Lanka in their travel plans.

Effective from 27th September 2024, Sri Lanka has reestablished the ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) visa system. Tourists wishing to travel to Sri Lanka can now easily obtain their visa by visiting the official portal: https://t.co/tbZkKNSZjN.#visa #youwillcomebackformore pic.twitter.com/lvkQfzFOG5
— Tourism Sri Lanka (@tourismlk) October 1, 2024

In addition to restoring the ETA system, the Sri Lankan government has approved visa-free access for citizens of 35 countries, starting from 1 October 2024. This initiative is aimed at bolstering tourism and attracting a diverse range of international visitors, contributing to the revitalization of the nation’s economy. The countries granted visa-free entry include major tourist markets such as Saudi Arabia, India, the United Kingdom, the United States, Germany, Australia, China, Russia, Japan, and South Korea. The countries are listed as follows:

  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

With the dual benefit of a reestablished ETA system and expanded visa-free access, government officials expect a significant boost in tourist arrivals, which will play a crucial role in strengthening Sri Lanka’s tourism sector and economy.

Source: blog.wego.com

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