Sri Lanka's Transport Minister Bandula Gunawardana announced a new pilot program starting October 1, offering free 30-day tourist visas to travelers from 35 countries, aiming to eliminate the $50 fee temporarily.
The government’s initiative seeks to transform Sri Lanka into a free visa country, similar to successful tourism models like Singapore and Thailand, aiming to boost the rapidly growing tourism sector.
Tourism to Sri Lanka has surged this year, with nearly 1.2 million international visitors contributing over $1.5 billion in revenue during the first half, significantly surpassing last year.
With peak travel season from December to mid-April approaching, the new visa program is timed perfectly to attract more tourists and strengthen Sri Lanka's economy.
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