Tourism

Breakdown in Parliament: Long-Awaited Meeting on Visa Crisis Finally Held

  • June 7, 2024

After weeks of frustration and delays, a crucial meeting addressing the visa issuance controversy finally took place on Tuesday, June 4th, at the Parliament premises. The Committee on Public Finance (CoPF), chaired by MP Dr. Harsha de Silva, met with officials from the Public Security Ministry and the Department of Immigration and Emigration. These officials

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Economics Tourism

Sri Lanka’s New Visa Deal Sparks Retaliation Threat from Maldives

  • May 29, 2024

Sri Lanka’s recent decision to outsource visa processing and introduce “processing” and “convenience” fees has ruffled feathers in the Maldives, a close neighbor. Maldives Considers Reciprocal Action The new system, implemented through VFS Global, requires a $26 payment despite the Sri Lankan government itself not collecting any fees. This has angered Maldivian authorities, who point

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