The Sri Lanka government have announced free tourist visas for citizens of 40 selected countries as part of efforts to boost ...

The cost to obtain a short-term visa to visit Sri Lanka rose from $50 to $100 in April. But the reason for it is disputed. The price hike followed Sri Lanka's transition from using internal Electronic ...

Sri Lanka has waived tourist visa fees for visitors from 40 countries, lowering the cost of short-term leisure travel for several major tourism markets. The fee waiver took effect on May 25, 2026, ...

COLOMBO (Reuters) - Sri Lanka's cabinet approved issuing free tourist visas to visitors from 35 countries including China, India and Russia, a top official said on Thursday, in an effort to boost ...

A year ago, Dinesh Perera and his friends owned and operated the only two LGBTQ-friendly accommodations in Colombo: Mahasen by Foozoo and Mahasen Terrace by Foozoo. Both hotels sat opposite each other ...

Sri Lanka has declared it will offer free tourist visas until March to visitors from seven countries: India, China, Russia, Japan, Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia. After being absent for 16 years in ...

Sri Lanka is a destination that has it all. This teardrop-shaped island off the coast of India has seen its share of difficulties, but in the past two years it has emerged as one of the most vibrant ...

It has mile after mile of powder sand beaches lapped by clear, warm surf. It has beautiful unspoiled jungles. It has incredible food, UNESCO-rated historical sites and diving resorts, charming ...

COLOMBO, Oct 24 (Reuters) - Sri Lanka's cabinet approved issuing free tourist visas to visitors from seven countries including China, India and Russia, a statement issued by the media ministry said on ...