Published On: August 22, 2024 12:57 PM NPT By: Republica | @RepublicaNepal
KATHMANDU, Aug 22: The Sri Lankan government has announced a significant policy change, allowing citizens from 35 countries including Nepal to enter the country without a visa. This new visa-free entry policy will come into effect on October 1, 2024.
Sri Lanka's Minister for Foreign Affairs, M.U.M. Ali Sabry, shared the news on his X account on Wednesday evening, calling it the first step towards establishing a comprehensive visa-free regime. Replying to his X post, Foreign Secretary Sewa Lamsal has thanked Sri Lankan Foreign Minister for including Nepal in the list.
According to reports from the Sri Lankan media, the decision was finalized during a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday. The visa-free policy will initially be implemented for a trial period of six months, according to Sri Lankan media reports.
The list of countries eligible for visa-free entry includes the United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Australia, Denmark, Poland, Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Nepal, China, India, Indonesia, Russia, Thailand, Malaysia, Japan, France, United States, Canada, Czech Republic, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, Israel, Belarus, Iran, Sweden, South Korea, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, and New Zealand.
KATHMANDU, July 12: Former Prime Minister and senior leader of Nepal Communist Party (NCP) who left for Sri Lanka on... Read More...
KATHMANDU, May 15: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has announced a significant reduction in the prices of petrol, diesel and kerosene. Read More...
KATHMANDU, Sept 7: Nepal U-19 cricket team has suffered a five-wicket loss against host team Sri Lanka under D/L method... Read More...
Leave A Comment