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Sri Lanka at the EXPO 2020 in Dubai

SLExpo1 380 227bSri Lanka will be represented at the EXPO 2020 taking place from 20th October until 10th April 2021 in the United Arab Emirates under the theme "Connecting Minds, Creating the Future. The Sri Lankan participation is being organized by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board and will bring together public and private stakeholders of all sectors of the Sri Lankan industry and society to enhance the country's brand value and image globally. Please find out more under https://www.expo2020srilanka.lk.


Implementing free visa scheme for designated countries

VisafreeThose who hold passports of listed countries and travel to Sri Lanka from 01.08.2019 to 31.01.2020 for tourist purposes are exempted paying ETA fee, in view of enhancing tourist arrivals from designated countries. This regulation was extended from 26.02.2020 until 30.04.2020

Bring a Friend home by Cinnamon

BringHomeAFriendSri Lanka is nothing short of a wonder, endowed greatly with natural beauty and a world renowned sense of hospitality. Have you ever felt like there’s only so much you can boast about your country that you wish you could just show your friends around your home? Here’s the perfect opportunity show-off our little pearl of a nation to all our friends abroad!.....

With Cinnamon’s #BringaFriendHomeSL program you can invite your friends to Sri Lanka for great discounted packages and win amazing prizes for you and your friends. Let your friends have a taste of your home-sweet-home whilst they have the time of their lives in this paradise island.

This great offer is valid for travels to Sri Lanka within 1st August 2019 to 15th December 2019. Bookings can be made before 15th Dec 2019. Find out more under https://www.bringafriendhome.com/.

Foreign Office doesn't advise against travelling to Sri Lanka anymore

Check24As the internet portal Check 24 reports, the Foreign Office (AA) has defused the security advice for Sri Lanka again. After the attacks on April 21, the authorities had advised against traveling to the country in the Indian Ocean. Now, there is again green light for tour operators and tourists.