Happiness

Sri Lanka Lifts Pre-Arrival ETA Requirement for Tourists

Sri Lanka has announced that tourists will no longer be required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before arriving in the country.

The Department of Immigration and Emigration said in a statement that the ETA requirement, which had been introduced on October 15, has now been withdrawn. All visa and ETA services will continue to function under the procedures that were in place prior to that date.

“Sri Lanka’s visa issuance process will proceed as before October 15,” the department confirmed, encouraging travellers to follow the previous application procedures.

India remains Sri Lanka’s leading source market for tourism, accounting for the highest number of arrivals between July and September.

In a separate development, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath announced that four new high courts will be established to address the growing backlog of cases. These courts will be housed in former presidential residences, following the government’s recent decision to revoke certain privileges granted to ex-presidents.

Reporter

Recent Posts

Capacity Building Programme for Officers from Sri Lanka Education Administrative Service

A delegation of 20 officers from Sri Lanka Education Administrative Service under the Ministry of…

2 weeks ago

Sri Lanka Grade 5 Scholarship 2026: Popular School Cut-Off Marks Expected in Early November

Sri Lanka’s 2026 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination popular-school cut-off marks are expected to be released…

1 month ago

Sri Lanka to Introduce New National Youth Policy by 2027, With Education and Skills at the Centre

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka plans to finalise and implement a new National Youth…

1 month ago

Sri Lanka, China Strengthen Education Cooperation Ahead of 70th Anniversary of Diplomatic Ties

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka and China are set to deepen cooperation in education…

1 month ago

Sri Lanka UGC Launches Research Grant Scheme to Improve University Rankings

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka’s University Grants Commission (UGC) has introduced a new research…

2 months ago

Sri Lanka’s School Big Matches Exempt from New School Alcohol Ban

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka’s new restrictions on alcohol and drug promotion at school-related…

2 months ago