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Sri Lanka is rolling out the red carpet for Saudi citizens, offering visa-free entry starting October 1<\/h2>\n

This exciting change is part of a broader initiative by Sri Lanka’s government to welcome visitors from 35 countries without the hassle of a visa. Harin Fernando, Adviser to the Ministry of Tourism, announced the news, highlighting the country\u2019s push to boost tourism and strengthen ties with key nations.<\/p>\n

Sri Lanka\u2019s ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Ameer Ajwad, is thrilled about the move<\/h2>\n

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He believes this visa-free entry will be a game-changer, driving up tourism and enhancing business exchanges between the two countries. As Sri Lanka and Saudi Arabia celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations, this gesture is seen as a way to bring the two cultures even closer together, fostering more people-to-people connections.<\/p>\n

Saudi tourists already love Sri Lanka, making it the third-largest source of visitors to the island nation<\/h2>\n

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With this new visa-free entry, even more Saudis are expected to explore Sri Lanka\u2019s stunning landscapes, vibrant culture, and rich history. The Sri Lankan Embassy has been working hard to showcase what the country has to offer, recently highlighting its top tourist attractions at the Riyadh Travel Fair 2024.<\/p>\n

This move is not just about tourism; it\u2019s a sign of the growing partnership between Sri Lanka and Saudi Arabia<\/h2>\n

As more Saudis travel to Sri Lanka, it\u2019s expected that business ties will also strengthen, paving the way for new opportunities and collaborations between the two nations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Sri Lanka is rolling out the red carpet for Saudi citizens, offering visa-free entry starting October 1 This exciting change is part of a broader initiative by Sri Lanka’s government to welcome visitors from 35 countries without the hassle of a visa. 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