From January 2025, Indians will be among nationals from 39 countries eligible for free visas to travel to Sri Lanka, as announced by Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath during an interaction organized by the India Foundation in New Delhi. A parliamentary gazette notification will formalize this policy in January. The minister expressed hope that India would reciprocate by offering free visas to Sri Lankan nationals.
Highlighting the strong bilateral ties, he noted that India is the largest source of tourists to Sri Lanka. The announcement came during a three-day state visit (15-17 December) by Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and his delegation.
