Free visas for tourists extended by 3 months

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The Cabinet today approved the issuance of free visas by another three months from the February 1 to April 30, 2020.

Last year the Cabinet had approved free visas on arrival to visitors from 48 countries for six months from August 1, 2019.

Considering the urgent need to develop the tourism sector the Cabinet approved the proposal submitted by Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation seeking to extend the free visa issuance by another three months.

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sam silva Thursday, 13 February 2020 11:40 PM

Free visas not going to help the high end visitors. Need to get our act together first.

Rashmi jagger Friday, 14 February 2020 03:43 PM

Can you elaborate in which countries have this extension

Idris Friday, 14 February 2020 09:13 PM

Which country is issuing visa

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