The Cabinet has approved to allow Malaysian and Japanese nationals to enter Sri Lanka without visas.
Earlier, this concession was approved for the five countries of India, China, Russia, Indonesia and Thailand.
Tourism Minister Harin Fernando in an X post said that the concession will be given until March 31, 2024.
“The Cabinet approved the visa free facility to people from India, China, Russia, Malaysia, Japan, Indonesia and Thailand as a pilot project till 31 March with immediate effect,” he said.
Cabinet approved visa free to India , China , Russia , Malaysia , Japan , Indonesia and Thailand as a pilot project till 31 March with immediate effect. #visitsrilanka#srilankayoucomebackformore
Everything is ready for free visa approval for five countries namely China, India, Russia, Thailand and Indonesia. Through this, the doors will be opened for a new leap in the tourism sector. #harinfernandopic.twitter.com/UYzzuJKLpS