Sri Lanka Welcomes 35 Nations with Free 30-Day Tourist Visas: Find Out More!

Sri Lanka launched a six-month pilot program starting October 1, six-month pilot program starting October 1, offering free 30-day visas on arrival to travelers from 35 countries, including the U.S., UK, Russia, India, and China. This temporary removal of the standard $50 visa fee is designed to align with the country’s peak tourist season, which runs from December through mid-April. The initiative is part of a wider plan to boost tourism, a sector that plays a vital role in the nation’s economy.

The country has set a goal of attracting 2.5 million visitors and generating $4 billion in tourism revenue by the end of the year. This initiative is expected to significantly increase tourist numbers, providing a much-needed boost to the industry and contributing to Sri Lanka’s broader economic recovery efforts – while also bringing good news to hotels in Kalutara, a hotspot of Sri Lankan tourism and host to such accommodations as the Turyaa Kalutara.