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Sri Lanka, Thailand Agree on Mutual 30-Day Visa🇱🇰🇹🇭 Sri Lanka & Thailand Agree on Mutual 30-Day Tourist Visa Exemption

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• Overview: Sri Lanka and Thailand have received Cabinet approval to sign a mutual visa exemption agreement for ordinary passport holders to boost tourism and strengthen bilateral relations. • Key Visa Terms: - Eligibility: Applies strictly to holders of ordinary passports traveling for general tourism. - Exclusions: Does not apply to employment, education, media activities, or engagements requiring prior official approval. - Duration: Allows visa-free entry, exit, and transit for up to 30 days per visit, with a maximum cumulative stay of 90 days within a 180-day window. • National & Business Impact: - Travel Convenience: Reciprocal arrangement simplifies travel for ordinary citizens of both nations. - Economic Benefits: Expected to boost tourism and enhance investor interest between the two countries. - Context: Follows recent updates to Thailand's travel policies for Sri Lankan travelers, restoring streamlined access to support services and international travel growth.

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