{"id":1956433,"date":"2026-05-26T09:29:09","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T06:29:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1956433"},"modified":"2026-05-26T09:29:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T06:29:09","slug":"sri-lanka-waives-visa-fees-for-tourists-from-more-than-40-countries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1956433","title":{"rendered":"Sri Lanka waives visa fees for tourists from more than 40 countries"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/77\/26\/02\/1200x675_cmsv2_2b9358a9-c9a3-5b8b-ad13-da77f4687ad7-9772602.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article id=\"abe-2896499-pos1-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-1 m-modeDesktop-1 m-modeXL-1\" data-nid=\"2896499\" data-cid=\"9771983\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<figure id=\"abe-2896499-label-pos1-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" 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                         Travel News<\/p><\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<h1 class=\"c-article-redesign-title\">\n                            Sri Lanka waives visa fees for tourists from more than 40 countries<\/h1>\n<div class=\"c-article-image-video u-position-relative \">\n<div class=\"js-superdiv u-aspect-ratio-16x9 u-position-relative \" data-sponsored=\"Partner content\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"js-poster-img c-article-media__img\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/77\/26\/02\/1536x864_cmsv2_2b9358a9-c9a3-5b8b-ad13-da77f4687ad7-9772602.jpg\" width=\"1536\" height=\"864\" loading=\"eager\" alt=\"Sri Lanka has waived visa fees for tourists from many European countries\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-article-caption u-position-absolute\"><i id=\"article-caption-content\" class=\"c-article-caption__content\"><span class=\"c-article-caption__text\"><br \/>\n              Sri Lanka has waived visa fees for tourists from many European countries<br \/>\n                    <span class=\"u-color-white\">&#8211;\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"c-article-caption__copyright\">Copyright\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"c-article-caption__credit\">Brian Kyed\/Unsplash<\/span><\/span><\/i><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-article-image-copyright c-article-image-copyright--novideo\">\n      Copyright\u00a0Brian Kyed\/Unsplash\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"h-grid o-article-newsy__main__body u-article-content\">\n<div class=\"o-article-newsy__contributors-publication-date\">\n<div class=\"c-article-contributors\">\n  By&amp;nbspDianne Apen-Sadler\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-article-publication-date\" data-timestamp=\"1779787749\">\n         Published on<br \/>\n            <time datetime=\"2026-05-26 11:29:09 +02:00\">26\/05\/2026 &#8211; 11:29 GMT+2<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-article-partage-commentaire u-align-items-center u-display-flex\"><span class=\"c-article-partage-commentaire__links u-align-items-center u-display-flex 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class=\"u-show-for-desktop\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"c-article-summary\">\n        As of 25 May, you won\u2019t pay a cent to enjoy up to 30 days in the country.<br \/>\n    <\/h2>\n<div class=\"c-article-content c-article-content--travel js-article-content\">\n<p>From wildlife-filled national parks and UNESCO World Heritage Sites to dreamy beaches and walking trails, Sri Lanka has plenty to offer tourists whether you\u2019re someone who likes to fly-and-flop or jam-pack your itinerary.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"c-ad u-show-for-mobile-only\">\n<div class=\"c-ad__placeholder\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-ad__placeholder__logo\" src=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/website\/images\/logos\/logo-euronews-stacked-outlined-72x72-grey-9.svg\" width=\"72\" height=\"72\" alt loading=\"lazy\"><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-ad u-show-for-desktop\">\n<div class=\"c-ad__placeholder\"><img decoding=\"async\" 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The visa will be valid for 30 days. <\/p>\n<p>The list also includes tourists from China, Indonesia, Thailand and the US, among others. Visa fees have already previously been waived for those from countries including the Maldives, Seychelles and Singapore.<\/p>\n<p>It should be noted that while you won\u2019t have to pay for your Electronic Travel Authorization, you still need to apply for it online before arrival.<\/p>\n<p>The new rules came into effect on 25 May, and unfortunately those who applied prior to this date will not be able to claim a refund.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-euronews\nwidget--size-fullwidth\nwidget--align-center\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n<figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n<div class=\"auto widget__ratio widget__ratio--16x9\">\n        \n      <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>What to do in Sri Lanka<\/h2>\n<p>For history lovers, Sri Lanka boasts plenty of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Sacred City of Anuradhapura, the Ancient City of Sigiriya, and the Old Town of Galle.<\/p>\n<p>If it\u2019s beautiful landscapes you\u2019re after, consider walking the Pekoe Trail, a 300km route launched in 2023 that takes in the central highlands passing by tea plantations and cultural sights along the way.<\/p>\n<p>Sri Lanka has plenty to offer wildlife lovers, too, with elephants in Udawalawe National Park and leopards in Yala National Park. 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src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/77\/13\/14\/320x180_cmsv2_c907b965-210a-584d-9d21-c868caeedb44-9771314.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Simple Flying has just launched its own flight tracker\" height=\"9\" width=\"16\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n<h3 class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    AV geeks, you need to know about this new flight tracker<br \/>\n  <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"abe-2896428-pos1-mostViewed\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-3 m-modeDesktop-3 m-modeXL-3 the-media-object--has-related the-media-object--no-label\" data-nid=\"2896428\" data-cid=\"9771560\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n<h3 class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    These are the best countries to move to around the world<br \/>\n  <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"abe-2895768-pos2-mostViewed\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-3 m-modeDesktop-3 m-modeXL-3 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data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n<h3 class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    AV geeks, you need to know about this new flight tracker<br \/>\n  <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"abe-2894643-pos5-mostViewed\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-3 m-modeDesktop-3 m-modeXL-3 the-media-object--has-related the-media-object--no-label\" data-nid=\"2894643\" data-cid=\"9762840\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n<h3 class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    Which European countries attract the most tourists?<br \/>\n  <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"articleBody\" data-key=\"articleBody\">From wildlife-filled national parks and UNESCO World Heritage Sites to dreamy beaches and walking trails, Sri Lanka has plenty to offer tourists whether you\u2019re someone who likes to fly-and-flop or jam-pack your itinerary.Your next trip to the pearl of the Indian Ocean is about to get cheaper, too, as Sri Lanka has just waived visa fees for tourists from 40 countries.In Europe, citizens from Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the UK will be able to obtain a visa free of charge. The visa will be valid for 30 days.\u00a0The list also includes tourists from China, Indonesia, Thailand and the US, among others. Visa fees have already previously been waived for those from countries including the Maldives, Seychelles and Singapore.It should be noted that while you won\u2019t have to pay for your Electronic Travel Authorization, you still need to apply for it online before arrival.The new rules came into effect on 25 May, and unfortunately those who applied prior to this date will not be able to claim a refund.What to do in Sri LankaFor history lovers, Sri Lanka boasts plenty of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Sacred City of Anuradhapura, the Ancient City of Sigiriya, and the Old Town of Galle.If it\u2019s beautiful landscapes you\u2019re after, consider walking the Pekoe Trail, a 300km route launched in 2023 that takes in the central highlands passing by tea plantations and cultural sights along the way.Sri Lanka has plenty to offer wildlife lovers, too, with elephants in Udawalawe National Park and leopards in Yala National Park. 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