The cost to obtain a short-term visa to visit Sri Lanka rose from $50 to $100 in April. But the reason for it is disputed. The price hike followed Sri Lanka's transition from using internal Electronic ...

Indians planning a trip to Sri Lanka in 2026 no longer need to worry about visa fees or embassy appointments. Indian passport holders can get a free 30-day tourist visa through Sri Lanka's Electronic ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sri Lanka has suspended its e-visa scheme, but travellers can still apply for a visa on arrival. Robert Günther/dpa When visiting ...

Government officials in Sri Lanka announced that citizens from 35 countries—including the United States—will be granted visa-free entry into the Asian nation, according to the Times of India. Starting ...

In recent weeks, Sri Lanka has witnessed a wave of cybercrime cases reported from various parts of the country. Since January 1, 2026, Sri Lankan police have arrested 628 foreign nationals for illegal ...

Sri Lanka isn’t called the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean” for nothing. With its eight UNESCO World Heritage sites, stunning white-sand beaches, abundant wildlife, distinctive architecture and rich ...

Sri Lanka's top immigration official was arrested Wednesday for failing to heed a court order to reverse a contract that outsourced visa processing to an India-based consortium. The Barron's news ...

First things first: Sri Lanka isn’t going visa‑free, it’s just scrapping the fee. Free visas could help close the gap for Sri Lanka, but the country needs a consistent campaign and a story that goes ...

New Delhi: In a major visa haul, Sri Lanka has introduced a digital nomad visa for the first time, allowing remote workers to legally live in the country while working online for companies or clients ...

Australia has sharply increased refusals of Sri Lankan student visa applications, with new data showing that 38 per cent of applications lodged in February 2026 were rejected, according to figures ...

An India national is among 50 foreigners arrested in Negombo, Sri Lanka, for visa overstay, according to a media report. The group included 47 Chinese and two Malaysian nationals. Authorities said ...