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flag Sri Lanka delays free e-visas for 40 more countries due to legal review, impacting tourism goals.

flag Sri Lanka delays launching free electronic travel authorizations for 40 additional countries, with officials citing pending parliamentary gazette approval and legal review. flag The expansion, aimed at boosting tourism and economic recovery, was originally planned for October 2024 but now may take effect in one to two months. flag Currently, only seven nations are exempt from visa fees. flag Despite a revised 2025 tourism target of 2.4 million arrivals, down from 3 million, the country has welcomed over 1.86 million tourists year-to-date, with October showing a 22% increase. flag Efforts continue to attract high-spending European travelers and expand airline routes.

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