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🌍 Sri Lanka recently announced free Electronic Travel Authorizations (ETA) for 33 countries to boost tourism.
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❗ Despite the announcement, travellers from these countries still have to pay for their ETA.
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💸 Travellers continue to pay around $50 for standard ETA and $70 for urgent processing.
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⚠️ No official implementation date has been provided yet for the free ETA scheme.
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🗓️ The government originally announced the initiative on 24th July 2024.
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📈 Tourism stakeholders expected a rise in arrivals, but confusion has caused frustration.
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🧳 Many travellers assumed the policy was active and were surprised during the application process.
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🌐 ETA applications are still being processed through the official Sri Lanka immigration website, with no free option.
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🇮🇳 Indian travellers, who are a major tourism segment, are also affected by the delay.
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🛑 Authorities have not clarified the reason for the delay, leaving travellers in uncertainty.
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