Sri Lanka has announced visa-free entry for 35 countries, including Thailand

Planning where to go on your next trip? Sri Lanka makes the decision easy with visa-free access to Thais and citizens of 34 other nations.

Starting October 1, 2024, citizens of 35 countries, including Thailand, the United States, and the United Kingdom, can enjoy visa-free travel to Sri Lanka for up to six months. This move aims to boost tourism in the island nation, which has witnessed an uptick in tourist influx following the COVID-19 pandemic. The island is aiming for 2.3 million tourist arrivals by the end of this year.

Other countries gaining visa-free access to the coastal country include China, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Australia, Denmark, Poland, Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Nepal, Thailand, Indonesia, Russia, India, Japan, France, Canada, the Czech Republic, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, Israel, Belarus, Iran, Sweden, South Korea, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain and New Zealand.

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Sri Lanka visa-free for 35 nations: Discover the island nation

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Whether it is a spiritual sojourn through its peaceful temples, playing with elephants, or trekking through tea estates, Sri Lanka has something for every kind of traveller. We round up a few unmissable attractions when visiting this Pearl of the Indian Ocean.

• Go leopard spotting at the Yala National Park,
• Party the night away in Colombo,
• Witness the romance of hot air ballooning in Kandalama,
• Pitch a picnic by the cascading Diyaluma Falls,
• Pay respects at gorgeous temples like Seetha Amman Temple, Gangaramaya Temple, and Temple Of Tooth Relic,
• From boating through the mangroves to enjoying water sports like parasailing, kayaking, jet skiing, and para-motoring, spend a splendid morning at Madu River,
• Take a dip in the mesmeric Glen Falls,
• Unwind at Ayurvedic spas and wellness retreats.

This article originally appeared on Travel + Leisure Asia.