The latest news about the visa for Sri Lanka.


The ’My Dream Home’ visa programme for Sri Lanka

Read more about the ’My Dream Home’ visa programme, which offers over-55s the opportunity to stay in Sri Lanka for an extended period after retirement...

News report | 20-02-2024 | 16:17:06

Free Sri Lanka visa for travellers from 7 countries

Residents of China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand and Russia have been allowed to travel to Sri Lanka with a free visa since October 2023...

News report | 31-10-2023 | 08:44:31

All about the Digital Nomad Visa for Sri Lanka

Itinerant freelancers will soon be able to travel to Sri Lanka with a Digital Nomad Visa. Read all about this new visa for Sri Lanka here...

News report | 10-10-2023 | 15:17:41

The Sri Lanka work visa

Annually, many travellers go to Sri Lanka with a work purpose. For this, a work visa is required. Find more information in this article...

News report | 07-09-2023 | 11:26:58

Sri Lanka: Complete the required arrival card online

An ETA is required for a trip to Sri Lanka. The ETA Sri Lanka has to be applied for online. The arrival card can also be completed online. ...

News report | 05-05-2023 | 08:40:05

Sri Lanka visa: new application with error message

Did you apply for an ETA Sri Lanka in the last 6 months, but is this visa no longer valid? Read what you can do to travel to this country...

News report | 30-12-2022 | 14:04:35

Sri Lanka increased visa costs per 1 December

Sri Lanka has announced an increase in visa costs, including the ETA, from 1 December. Read about how this will affect your visa here...

News report | 05-12-2022 | 15:07:22

Sri Lanka visa for a cruise trip

You require a visa to be able to travel to Sri Lanka. This article explains what visa you will need for a cruise trip in Sri Lanka...

News report | 04-10-2022 | 15:25:19

Follow the situation in Sri Lanka before travel

There is a lot going on in Sri Lanka. So prepare for your trip, so you know what to do or not to do. Make sure to apply for your Sri Lanka visa...

News report | 03-08-2022 | 09:33:49

Is it safe to travel to Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka is struggling with both Economic and political issues. However, travellers with a valid visa are welcome, but is it a safe country?...

News report | 03-06-2022 | 11:38:27

Sri Lanka introduces visa for investors

Foreigners who invest a minimum of $75,000 in Sri Lanka will soon be able to apply for visas valid for five to ten years, trying to boost the economy...

News report | 03-05-2022 | 11:58:24

Visa extension for Russians and Ukrainians in Sri Lanka

The Sri Lankan government has announced that Russians and Ukrainians currently in Sri Lanka can have their visas extended for free...

News report | 25-03-2022 | 13:44:51

Experience the magical train route Kandy-Ella

The train route between Kandy and Ella is one of the most popular attractions in Sri Lanka. Both visa and train tickets are available online....

News report | 14-01-2022 | 14:43:48

Changes to the COVID-19 rules in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka has made some changes to the corona rules. These also apply to travellers with a valid Sri Lankan visa....

News report | 13-12-2021 | 13:54:37

Digital Nomad visa for Sri Lanka

To accommodate a new type of traveller, Sri Lanka has introduced a new type of visa for digital nomads, a visa made for people who can work anywhere...

News report | 10-09-2021 | 10:32:22

Preparations for a trip to Sri Lanka

Read more about applying for an ETA Sri Lanka and other important preparations you need to make for a trip to Sri Lanka...

News report | 02-07-2021 | 09:12:13

Sri Lanka: best travel time

Before booking your flight and applying for your Sri Lanka visa, check which period is best suited for your trip...

News report | 11-06-2021 | 11:38:54

Voluntary work in Sri Lanka: physical visa required

Doing voluntary work in Sri Lanka is not possible with an ETA. You will need to apply for a physical Sri Lanka visa...

News report | 27-05-2021 | 16:57:09

Sri Lanka: ideal backpacking country

Sri Lanka is very popular with backpackers. To backpack in Sri Lanka you need, in addition to flight tickets and a valid passport, a Sri Lanka visa...

News report | 26-04-2021 | 11:36:32

Holiday in Sri Lanka with children

Sri Lanka is becoming an increasingly popular destination for a holiday with children. Remember to apply for a Sri Lanka visa (ETA) before departure...

News report | 16-12-2020 | 13:37:32

How safe is it to travel to Sri Lanka?

On Easter Day, terrorist attacks took place in Sri Lanka. How safe is it to travel to Sri Lanka since then?...

News report | 13-05-2019 | 14:58:52

Visa application Sri Lanka easier to boost tourism

Applying for a Sri Lanka visa will become easier in the near future. The government of Sri Lanka stated this...

News report | 05-11-2018 | 17:58:52

Prime minister Sri Lanka considering visa free travel for Europeans

The prime minster and the minister of tourism of Sri Lanka are investigating possibilities for implementing visa free travel for Europeans...

News report | 09-10-2018 | 17:10:46

Going to Sri Lanka? What about the India visa?

Travelling to Sri Lanka? You likely have a stopover in India. For a transit, you therefore also need an India visa on top of a Sri Lanka visa...

News report | 14-06-2018 | 11:31:39

Traveller arrested for breaking visa rules

A tourist from India was arrested in Sri Lanka for not observing the rules of his tourist visa...

News report | 02-05-2018 | 11:32:32

Political turmoil in Sri Lanka: important to know

Sri Lanka has been dealing with a political crisis for a while. Here you can read the most important information before leaving for Sri Lanka...

News report | 28-02-2018 | 13:13:13

Government Sri Lanka agrees to new visa rules

The government of Sri Lanka has approved various changes regarding the visa. This primarily concerns legislation...

News report | 21-01-2018 | 12:12:17

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