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Paying for a tourist visa
Paying for a tourist visa, the cost of issuing it on arrival, and restrictions on Russian cards.
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Visas
Visas, ETA and extensions: how to stay on the island legally.
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Is a return ticket required on entry
Whether a return ticket is required when entering the country.
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Tourist visa
How to obtain an electronic visa and the specifics of the application process.
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Visas
Applying for an ETA at $50, getting a visa on arrival for $60, the differences between 30-day and 180-day visas, and the limits of visa on arrival.
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Getting a tourist visa online
Getting a tourist visa online, its cost, and its validity period.
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Extending a visa for 60 and 90 days
Extending a visa for 60 and 90 days, its cost, and the application process.
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Ошибки при заполнении данных на визу:
Ошибки при заполнении данных на визу: • ошибка в имени - ничего страшного; • ошибка в номере паспорта - нужна новая виза. Второю подряд заявку подать нельзя, поэтому просто на паспортном контроле будет чуть дольше. С 30 мая 2026 для белорусов и еще граждан 39 стран виза на 30 дней — бесплатно. Единственный настоящий официальный сайт для оформления визы → eta.gov.lk Полная информация по визам, срокам, ценам, продлению → hikka.ru
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🌿 Шри-Ланка стала самым популярным в мире велнес-направлением в 2026 году
🌿 Шри-Ланка стала самым популярным в мире велнес-направлением в 2026 году Шри-Ланка стала самым популярным в мире направлением для оздоровительных путешествий в 2026 году, зафиксировав заметный 100-процентный рост мирового спроса, согласно данным, представленным TimeOut Asia, частью TimeOut Worldwide, со ссылкой на последний отчет State of Retreats 2026 Report от BookRetreats.com. Отчет свидетельствует о значительном изменении глобальных тенденций в сфере путешествий: оздоровительный туризм стремительно набирает обороты, поскольку путешественники выходят за рамки традиционных отпусков, ориентированных на отдых и осмотр достопримечательностей. Вместо этого все больше туристов стремятся получить опыт, сосредоточенный на здоровье, осознанности и омоложении. Опрос 1040 путешественников в США показал, что 49 % из них планируют потратиться на оздоровительный отдых в 2026 году, ставя такой опыт выше спа-процедур, биологически активных добавок и даже абонементов в спортзал. Растущая популярность этого сектора отражена в прогнозах Global Wellness Institute, который предсказывает, что к 2027 году объем индустрии оздоровительного туризма достигнет 1,4 триллиона долларов США, что подчеркивает ее растущую глобальную значимость. Шри-Ланка заняла первое место в рейтинге благодаря тому, что эта страна зафиксировала самый высокий годовой рост интереса к оздоровительным путешествиям на платформе BookRetreats.com. По мнению отраслевых наблюдателей, решающую роль в этом росте сыграла давняя репутация острова как места целостного лечения. Шри-Ланка широко известна своими аутентичными аюрведическими традициями под руководством врачей, практика которых насчитывает более 2 000 лет, предлагая посетителям глубоко укоренившийся опыт оздоровления. Привлекательности Шри-Ланки способствовала и ее доступность: стоимость трех-четырехдневного оздоровительного отдыха начинается примерно с 372,18 долларов США, что делает ее привлекательным вариантом по сравнению с другими мировыми направлениями. Источник
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Free Visas for 40 Countries Including Russia and Belarus
Sri Lanka has introduced free visas for citizens of 40 countries including Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan; an electronic ETA before arrival remains mandatory.
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50 foreigners detained in Negombo for overstaying visas
Sri Lanka's immigration department arrested 50 foreigners (47 Chinese, two Malaysians and one Indian) for remaining in the country illegally after their business visas expired.
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Sri Lanka introduces free visas for citizens of 39 countries
Sri Lanka is launching a six-month free tourist visa programme for 39 countries to boost inbound tourism.
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Legal Breakfast on Digital Nomad and investor visas tomorrow
Reminder about tomorrow's Legal Breakfast in Galle with Digital Nomad and investor visa holders; free entry with registration.
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Legal Breakfast in Galle: how to get a Digital Nomad and investor visa
On March 28 in Galle, a free registered meetup will bring together holders of new Digital Nomad and investor (100k+) visas to answer questions.
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Account of a visa interrogation at Sri Lanka immigration
The author humorously describes waiting for an interrogation at the Sri Lanka Immigration Investigation Unit after being placed on the Watch List.
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ETA processing issues for Sri Lanka resolved
Mass glitches in processing Sri Lanka's electronic ETA visa have been resolved, but processing times remain longer than usual.
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Sri Lanka extends visas for stranded foreign tourists
Sri Lanka's government approved a free 14-day visa extension for foreign tourists whose flights were cancelled from February 28 due to the Middle East crisis.
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Russians in Sri Lanka to Receive 14-Day Free Visa Extension
The Russian Embassy informs that Russian citizens stranded in Sri Lanka due to Middle East flight cancellations can receive a free 14-day visa extension.
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Sri Lanka Offers 7-Day Free Visa Extension to Stranded Passengers
Sri Lanka's immigration department will grant a free 7-day visa extension to passengers unable to depart due to Middle East flight cancellations.
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Sri Lanka Launches Digital Nomad Visa
Sri Lanka officially launched the Digital Nomad Visa (DNV) programme at Bandaranaike Airport, targeting remote workers from abroad.
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Sri Lanka E-Visa System Outage Notification
A notification about an outage in Sri Lanka's electronic visa issuance system.
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Passport and Visa Issuance Suspended Due to System Failure
Sri Lanka's Department of Immigration and Emigration has temporarily suspended passport and visa issuance due to a technical malfunction.
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Online Application Added a Free Month to the Visa
A reader shared a successful experience: an online application for an additional visa month was approved for free without a visit to the immigration centre.
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Sri Lanka Issues First Digital Nomad Visas
Sri Lanka's first digital nomad visas have been re-issued under a revised procedure in close collaboration with the Ministry of Digital Economy and the Department of Immigration.
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Migration Rules for Russians in Sri Lanka Tightened
Without official announcements, visa extension periods for Russians have been reduced: first extension is now 1 month instead of 2, and second is 2 months instead of 3; meanwhile police have intensified document checks of tourists on motorcycles.
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Sri Lanka Prepares a Digital Nomad Visa
According to insider information, the Sri Lankan government plans to introduce a digital nomad visa that could become the most affordable in the Southeast Asian region.
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India Waives Visa Fee for Russians Starting January 1
From January 1, India waived the fee for a 30-day e-tourist visa for Russian citizens, though the visa itself still requires an application and approval.
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US TikTok Family Slams Sri Lanka's Visa System
An American blogger family encountered long queues and a complete lack of instructions when trying to extend their visa at the Battaramulla immigration office.
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Sri Lanka Discusses Visa-Free Entry for 40 Countries
Against the backdrop of the cyclone's aftermath, Sri Lankan authorities resumed discussions on visa-free entry for citizens of 40 countries, with the scheme potentially launching in January.
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Visa Concessions for Foreigners Stranded by Bad Weather
Sri Lanka's Immigration Department waived overstay fines for foreigners stranded due to cancelled flights or weather, and introduced a seven-day grace period for visa extensions.
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Sri Lanka Investor Resident Visa: Conditions Published
The Department of Immigration has published the procedure for obtaining an investor resident visa: minimum investment of $100,000, with eligible types including shares, business operations, deposits, real estate, and government bonds.
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Thailand Tightens Control on Visa Runs
Thailand is cracking down on visa runs — immigration services in Phuket warn that entry can be denied even after a first brief border hop.
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Mandatory ETA visas cancelled until further notice
The Department of Immigration officially announced the cancellation of the mandatory ETA for short-term tourists and business visitors until further notice.
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Immigration Department insists ETA required from tomorrow
The Department of Immigration and Emigration announced that mandatory ETA will be required starting the next day.
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Mandatory ETA for Sri Lanka entry postponed
Sri Lankan authorities postponed the mandatory ETA originally planned for 15 October until formal parliamentary approval; existing entry rules remain in place for Russian tourists.
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Rights groups call UK visa restrictions discriminatory
Rights groups say UK restrictions on work and student visas for citizens of Nigeria, Pakistan and Sri Lanka constitute discrimination.
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Sri Lanka's strict visa policy compared to Thailand
A brief comment on Sri Lanka's strict visa policy in contrast to the more lenient approach seen in Thailand.
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Looking for a costume assistant with a work visa for film shoot
A costume assistant is needed for a film shoot in late March — applicants must already have a work visa or be willing to fly in and obtain a business visa.
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How to extend a tourist visa in Sri Lanka: prices and terms
A brief guide to tourist visa extension: $60 for 2 months, $150 or $200 for 3 months each — up to 9 months total on the island.
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Work visas for foreigners in Sri Lanka are effectively not being issued
Work visas are currently not being issued or renewed for foreigners, forcing business owners to switch to local staff with noticeably lower efficiency.
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Residency visas for Russians in Sri Lanka are closed
Due to a series of events and informal government decisions, residency visas have effectively stopped being issued to Russians, though intermediary offers remain.
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Clarification: a former resident can fly in as a tourist after visa expiry
The Russian Embassy clarified that the deportation case from post 3692 was caused by an employer complaint, not by the mere fact of entering on a tourist visa after residency expired.
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Deportation without a return ticket: personal experience at the border
The author recounts being turned away at the Sri Lanka border due to a cancelled residence visa and lack of a return ticket, and being sent back to Bangkok.
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Russian family deported for visa violations
A Russian couple who stayed in Sri Lanka for a year without renewing their visa was detained and deported to Tyumen via Mattala airport.
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Sri Lanka Authorities Check Foreigners' Legal Status
Sri Lanka has launched mass checks of foreigners' legal status; a Russian family was detained in Kandy after nearly a year of illegal residency.
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Visa extension guide, part 3: lunch at The Stache in Colombo
Part three of the guide: a taxi for 1,185 rupees to The Stache — a cozy Colombo restaurant with the best coffee selection and the Siam Ceylon dish.
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Visa extension guide, part 2: Colombo Immigration Department
The author takes a taxi for 1,234 rupees to the Immigration Department, takes photos, and discovers that forms must be filled out on the 4th floor.
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Guide to extending a tourist visa in Sri Lanka: October 2024
A detailed account of extending a 30-day tourist visa by 2 months at the Immigration Department: route from Ahangama, photos, form filling, 8–12 hours.
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Visa extension rules 2+3+3: again 9 months on the island
Under the reinstated 2+3+3 rules, a tourist visa can again be extended up to 9 months by paying a $10 difference for an already extended visa.
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Sri Lanka reverts to previous visa issuance system
Sri Lanka returns to its previous visa issuance system at midnight — most likely referring to the ETA system.
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E-Visa Restoration Will Take Several Months
Sri Lanka has not yet restored the previous e-visa system; until October's visa-free period, tourists will likely need to get visas on arrival.
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Free Visas for Citizens of 35 Countries from October
Sri Lanka's Cabinet approved a list of 35 countries whose tourists will receive free visas for six months from October 1, 2024; Russia is included.
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Visa Fiasco Cost Sri Lanka $1.4 Billion
SLMC leader Rauf Hakeem stated that problems with the new e-visa system cost the country approximately $1.4 billion in tourist revenue.
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Daily Mirror Article Link on the Visa Deal
A link to a Daily Mirror article about the Supreme Court suspending the controversial visa deal is shared.
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Supreme Court Overturns Indian Visa Processing Deal
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court upheld petitions against the new visa system and ordered a return to Sri Lanka Telecom processing; for now everything remains unchanged.
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Visa Situation in Sri Lanka Flares Up Again
Uncertainty around visa issues has flared up again — readers are advised to stay tuned for updates.
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180-Day Visa Extended Free for 60 Days via Email
Islanders received a free 60-day extension of their 180-day visa via email through Sri Lanka's Department of Immigration, though such luck remains unpredictable.
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Personal Experience Extending a Free Visa in Sri Lanka
An islander shared how they extended a free tourist visa for one month for around 15,000 rupees by visiting the immigration office in Colombo in person.
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Sri Lanka Extends Free Visas for Russian Citizens
Sri Lanka authorities extended the visa fee waiver program for citizens of Russia, China, India and other countries 'until further notice' for tourism purposes only.
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Clarification on 30-Day Visas: Extension Without a Visa Run Still Unclear
Sri Lanka Newswire published a clarification on 30-day visas, but the question of extending them without a visa run still lacks a clear answer.
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Government Keeps $50 Visa and Free-Visa Country List Unchanged
The government decided to keep the 30-day $50 visa and free visas for citizens of India, China, Russia and several other countries, transferring control to the immigration department.
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