Sri Lanka offers visa-free travel for Indians

Travellers were required to present this document at the time of arrival. This Electronic Travel Authorisation document was valid for 30 days and would cost the travellers INR 2080

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Now is the best time to plan a trip to Sri Lanka, not only because this time of the year is most pleasant, but also because Sri Lanka is now visa-free for Indian passport holders. Recently, Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Tourism announced that travellers from seven countries – India, China, Russia, Malaysia, Japan, Indonesia and Thailand can now have a visa-free entry to Sri Lanka. This initiative is a pilot project and will be on till March 31, 2024.

This initiative means seamless travel to Sri Lanka. Before this, Indians travelling to Sri Lanka were required to travel with an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) document. Travellers were required to present this document at the time of arrival. This Electronic Travel Authorisation document was valid for 30 days and would cost the travellers INR 2080.

Now, with visa-free travel to Sri Lanka, you do not need to plan your travel in advance and there is no need for any documentation either.

Have you ever wondered what draws Indians to Sri Lanka? Well, it’s the rich cultural and historical connections between India and Sri Lanka, from mythology to real archaeological sites. Outside of culture and history, Sri Lanka also has a number of scenic places that range from pristine beaches to mountains and valleys. The country is a haven for adventure enthusiasts, and not only from India, but also from around the world.

As of now, Indians can travel to 20 plus countries without a visa – Sri Lanka, Barbados, Bhutan, Dominica, El Salvador, Gabon, Gambia, Grenada, Haiti, Jamaica, Kazakhstan, Macao, Mauritius, Micronesia, Nepal, Palestine, Senegal, Seychelles, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Trinidad & Tobago, and Vanuatu.


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