Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2022-04-25

Extension of Visa Period Free of Charge for the Russian and Ukrainian Tourists Stranding in Sri Lanka

- Approval of the cabinet has been granted at its meeting held on 2022‑02‑28 for the extension of visa of Russian and Ukrainian Tourists stranding in Sri Lanka for a period of two (02) months free of charge, due to the crisis situation emerged between Russia and Ukraine. Since the ongoing crisis between the two countries has not reconciled yet, the proposal made by the Minister of Tourism to extend the visa period of both Russian and Ukrainian tourists enabling them to further stay in Sri Lanka, was approved by the Cabinet.