The Cabinet has decided to keep the visa fee at its current rate
It was decided at the Cabinet meeting held today (06) to maintain the existing US $50 fee for a 30-day visa for foreigners visiting Sri Lanka.
Furthermore, it was confirmed that the free visa service currently offered to citizens of seven countries, India, China, Russia, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia will continue while the Government also emphasizes that the Department of Immigration and Emigration assumes full responsibility for issuing relevant visas upon entry into the country for foreigners.
Amidst the notable progress in the country’s tourism sector, numerous stakeholders within the industry have recently urged President Ranil Wickremesinghe to maintain the maximum visa fee for foreigners at US $50.
They have also highlighted that this decision stands as significant support for the future growth of the tourism industry.
Consequently, President Ranil Wickremesinghe reached this decision after presenting the matter during today’s Cabinet meeting.
The Cabinet meeting decided to maintain the existing US $50 fee for a 30-day visa for foreigners visiting Sri Lanka. Free visa services for citizens of seven countries will continue, and the Department of Immigration and Emigration will handle visa issuance. Stakeholders in the tourism industry have urged President Ranil Wickremesinghe to keep the visa fee at US $50, citing its importance for future growth in tourism. President Wickremesinghe made this decision after presenting the matter at the Cabinet meeting. The decision is seen as crucial support for the country’s tourism industry, which has been making significant progress.
