Tourism

Sri Lanka Business Visa Crisis Threatens Economic Recovery: JAAF Urges Immediate Action

  • September 10, 2024

The ongoing crisis in Sri Lanka’s business visa issuance is jeopardizing the nation’s economic recovery, as foreign buyers, suppliers, and technical experts struggle to obtain the necessary visas to enter the country, according to a statement from the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF). The Department of Immigration has failed to re-activate the online visa system

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Business

JAAF Urges Government to Address Business Visa Issues Promptly

  • September 9, 2024

The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) has called on the Sri Lankan government to urgently address the challenges surrounding the issuance of short-term business visas, which have been suspended since August 2, 2024. JAAF highlighted that foreign business visitors—including buyers, machinery suppliers, and technical service providers—are encountering significant obstacles when attempting to enter Sri Lanka

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