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Sri Lanka announces visa-free entry for Saudi citizens from Oct. 1

August 22, 2024
The Sri Lankan government decided to allow visa-free entry for citizens of 35 countries, including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
The Sri Lankan government decided to allow visa-free entry for citizens of 35 countries, including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

Saudi Gazette report

RIYADH The Sri Lankan government decided to allow visa-free entry for citizens of 35 countries, including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. A visa with a validity of 30 days will be issued for tourists from these countries, and the visa-free access will be for a period of six months effective from Oct. 1.

The Sri Lankan Embassy in Riyadh said in a statement that the Embassy is pleased to announce that the Sri Lankan government has approved the entry of all Saudi citizens without a visa, starting from October 1, 2024.

Sri Lankan Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Ameer Ajwad hailed the decision taken by the Sri Lankan Council of Ministers, considering it as a historic decision and an incentive for tourism and trade exchange between the two countries. “This initiative enhances communication between the two peoples, at a time when the two countries are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations.

It is noteworthy that Saudi Arabia ranked third as a potential market for Sri Lankan tourism in June 2024, and 23rd as an export market for tourists visiting Sri Lanka during the same period, according to a report by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority.

The Sri Lankan Council of Ministers approved on Wednesday a recommendation presented by a committee of experts, which carried out studies with regard to introduce a visa-free regime for tourists from a number of countries.


August 22, 2024
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