Sri Lanka has re-introduced and expanded a visa-free entry scheme for visitors in a bid to revive its flagging tourism sector after the deadly ...
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka has re-introduced and expanded a visa-free entry scheme for visitors in a bid to revive its flagging tourism sector after the deadly Easter bombings, officials said on Wednesday .
A tourism official said foreign governments have relaxed travel advisories for Sri Lanka since the attacks. The new countries added to the expanded scheme - which already allows travellers from the European Union, Australia and the United States to enter Sri Lanka without a visa - include China and India.Visitors still have to obtain a visa on arrival, but the government has waived the US$35 fee from Aug 1.
The following month the number of tourists plunged to 37,800, down from 166,975 in April, according to official figures.
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