Sri Lanka News News Sri Lanka » Tourism: Sri Lanka says tourists not required to obtain Electronic Travel Authorisation anymore – What it means for Indian travellers?
Sri Lankan Ambassador to India said that all ETA and visa issuance services would continue to function as they were before October 15.
News Sri Lanka » Tourism: Sri Lanka confirms tourists not required to obtain Electronic Travel Authorisation
Tourists travelling to Sri Lanka are not required to obtain Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) prior to their arrival in the island nation, the authorities said ...
News Sri Lanka » Tourism: Sri Lanka Tourism reports significant increase in foreign tourist arrivals
Sri Lanka Tourism reports a strong surge in international visitor arrivals throughout the first nine months of 2025. Based on current figures, the United Kingdom is emerging as one of the country’s ...
News Sri Lanka » Tourism: Sri Lanka removes mandatory ‘Electronic Travel Authorisation’ for travellers amid tourism boost from India
The Department of Immigration and Emigration said in a statement on Thursday that it has withdrawn the requirement, which came into effect on October 15 ...
News Sri Lanka » Tourism: Sri Lanka removes Electronic Travel Authorisation requirement for tourists
Sri Lanka has removed the requirement for tourists to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation before arrival. The Department of Immigration and Emigration announced the withdrawal of this rule. All ...
News Sri Lanka » Tourism: Sri Lanka's visa-free plan for 40 nations on hold amid legal row over private visa deal
The delay stems from ongoing legal complications linked to a previous visa outsourcing deal, Foreign and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath confirmed this week.
News Sri Lanka » Tourism: Sri Lanka Drops ETA Requirement for Tourists
Sri Lanka has announced that tourists no longer need to obtain Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before arriving. This change, effective since October 15, will not alter other visa issuance ...
News Sri Lanka » Tourism: Sri Lanka highlights trade, investment and tourism opportunities in Brussels
The Sri Lanka Embassy, ‘Diplomatic World’ and ‘Travel Tomorrow Magazine’ in Belgium and the Department of Commerce of Sri Lanka jointly organised a successful business forum; “Business & Tourism ..
News Sri Lanka » Tourism: Sri Lanka-Pakistan to pursue collaboration in marine tourism
Sri Lanka and Pakistan have agreed to explore joint efforts in developing marine and coastal tourism as part of broader plans to strengthen the blue economy, generate employment, and promote ...
News Sri Lanka » Tourism: Vatican’s Foreign Minister to visit Sri Lanka
Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations of the Holy See, will undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka from November 3 to 8, 2025, the ...
News Sri Lanka » Tourism: Marine tourism: Pakistan, Sri Lanka to explore joint ventures
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Sri Lanka have agreed to explore joint ventures in marine tourism, recognising the immense potential of their vast coastlines and rich marine biodiversity to boost sustainable ...
News Sri Lanka » Tourism: Vatican Foreign Minister Archbishop Gallagher to visit Sri Lanka
Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations of the Holy See, will undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka from November 03 to 08, 2025 ...