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On 17 April 2024, Sri Lanka replaced its previous Electronic Travel Authorisation system with a new e-Visa system, [5] operated by VFS Global. [ 14 ] [ 17 ] On 2 August 2024, the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka issued an interim order, which suspended the e-Visa system operated by VFS Global and ordered the restoration of the previous ETA system ...
VFS Global is a visa and passport administration outsourcing company for governments and diplomatic missions. [2] Zubin Karkaria founded the company in 2001 while he was chief executive at Kuoni Travel . [ 3 ]
In July 2024, Sri Lanka announced it will issue biometric passports to its citizens in order to address the poor standing of the passport. [16] The process, however, has been delayed due to procurement inconsistencies. [17] Most recently, Sri Lanka signed a visa waiver for diplomatic and official passport holders with Cambodia. [18]
This list includes Sri Lanka's serving ambassadors, high commissioners, permanent representatives, and other senior diplomatic representatives.High commissioners head diplomatic missions in Commonwealth of Nations member states, while ambassadors lead missions in other countries.
Government of Sri Lanka; Official Website of Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka to the United Nations Office at Geneva ; The Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute of International Relations and Strategic Studies; A Sri Lankan Diplomatic Success Story in the 18th Century
Sri Lanka: Visa required [209] Below are the documents required: Police Clearance report; If the applicant is coming from another country after staying for more than 6 months, are required to provide Police clearance from that country and copy of the Visa; Certificate from a Sri Lankan guarantor & a photocopy of the guarantors NIC
If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2 day transit period). √ Sudan: Visa required [210] X Suriname: Visa not required [211] [212] 90 days An entrance fee of USD 25 or EUR 25 must be paid online prior to arrival. [213] Multiple entry e-Visa is also available. [214] X Sweden: Visa required [215] X Switzerland
Sri Lanka has announced visa-free travel for Indian citizens from October 2024. [6] Kenya and Iran announced visa-free travel for Indian citizens starting in January 2024. Thailand implemented visa-free entry for tourism, with stays up to 60 days. This will be in effect for six months starting from 15 July 2024 . [7] [8]