Sri Lanka Introduces Free Electronic Travel Authorisation for Forty Nations

Sri Lanka has implemented a free Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme for visitors from a selection of countries. This new policy applies to tourists from 40 different nations, specifically including Belgium. Despite the waiver of fees, travellers must still secure this official authorisation prior to their journey to Sri Lanka.

This development was initially reported in May, predating a recent joint tourism promotion event in Brussels.

The published information does not specify the precise implementation date of this fee exemption. Furthermore, a comprehensive list of all 40 eligible nationalities is not provided within the report. Details regarding the permanence or specific duration of this free ETA scheme also remain undisclosed.