As of April 1, 2024, tourist visas to Sri Lanka began to be issued again for Russian citizens. This was reported by the Russian Association of Tour Operators (ATOR), referring to the South Asian country’s embassy in Moscow.
“Sri Lanka has completed its free visa program, which has been in effect since the end of November,” the release states.
According to the association, the fee for a visa to the island state will now range between $50 and $60 for adults with Russian citizenship. However, visas for children under 12 will remain free.
The material explains that you will need to provide an electronic entry permit for a US$50 visa, and a US$60 visa may be issued upon arrival in the country.
Sri Lankan Minister of Public Security Theran Alles in March statedHe said that the country’s authorities will not expand the program to provide free visas to citizens of seven countries, including Russia.
Former Russian Ambassador spoke It’s about the security of Russians in Sri Lanka.