Cabinet approval has been granted on 28.02.2022 to extend the tourist visa issued to Russian and Ukrainian tourists in Sri Lanka for a period of two months free of charge due to the Russia - Ukraine crisis.
Since the crisis between the two countries has not yet subsided, the Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by the Minister of Tourism to extend the visa period of Ukrainian and Russian tourists staying in Sri Lanka so that they can remain further in Sri Lanka .
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