Sri Lanka Embassy

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TOURISM

TOURISM

Sri Lanka at a Glance

Set in the Indian Ocean in South Asia, the tropical island nation of Sri Lanka has a history dating back to the birth of time.  It is a place where the original soul of Buddhism still flourishes and where nature’s beauty remains abundant and unspoilt.

Few places in the world can offer the traveller such a remarkable combination of stunning landscapes, pristine beaches, captivating cultural heritage and unique experiences within such a compact location.  Within a mere area of  65,610 kilometres lie 8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, 1,330 kilometres of coastline - much of it pristine beach - 15 national parks showcasing an abundance of wildlife, nearly 500,000 acres of lush tea estates, 250 acres of botanical gardens, 350 waterfalls, 25,000 water bodies, to a culture that extends back to over 2,500 years.

This is an island of magical proportions, once known as Serendib, Taprobane, the Pearl of the Indian Ocean, and Ceylon.

Sri Lanka is a land of staggering contrast and spectacular beauty due to its compactness. Along the coast, visitors can explore amazing beaches, safari tours, guided walks through ancient cities, experience the culture and bit of modern Sri Lanka. We welcome you to find your unique Sri Lankan travel experience.

Referhttps://www.srilanka.travel/attractionsfor more details.

Refer https://www.srilanka.travel/for more details.

Tourist Map of Sri Lanka

A comprehensive map of Sri Lanka’s road systems, historical and religious sites, forests and Wildlife sanctuaries, harbors and diving sites, a guide to explore the country, find your way around or guide to simply to get lost amidst the splendor and beauty of the country.

Click https://www.srilanka.travel/catalog/view/theme/default/template/information/srilankamap.php to Download the Tourist Map of Sri Lanka.

Tourist Arrival from Belgium and Luxembourg to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka has become one of the popular long-haul travel destinations among Belgians and Luxembourg travellers. Many Belgian and Luxembourg tour operators have re-introduced Sri Lanka in their travel packages. Also, Brussels & Colombo are now connected through a number of airlines – Qatar Airways, Emirates, Etihad via Middle East and Turkish Airlines via Istanbul. They could fly through Sri Lankan Airlines via London and Frankfurt. On the other hand, Sri Lanka has a diverse array of tourism segments that align with the preferences of travellers from Belgium and Luxembourg.

Source: Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority

Links for Tourism related organizations in Sri Lanka:

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Dual Citizenship

1.    Application

General information can be obtained from the link below;

http://www.immigration.gov.lk/web/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=299&Itemid=214&lang=en

Application form can be obtained by the link below;

http://www.immigration.gov.lk/web/images/stories/pdf/form/dual/dual_application.pdf

2.    Certifying required documents

Copies of all documents required for the application need to be certified by the Embassy. Applicants must bring the originals when visiting the Embassy to obtain certification.

3.    Submitting the application

Applicants could submit the completed application to the Embassy for transmission to the Department of Immigration and Emigration of Sri Lanka. Thereafter, applicants could track the progress of their application on the online system from the following link;

http://203.81.100.94:8080/DualCitVisaStatus/index.faces

4.    Approval of application

If the application is approved the Citizenship Division of the Department of Immigration will contact the applicant directly by email or letter and indicate by which date the applicable fee should be paid. All payments are made directly to the Department of Immigration and Emigration of Sri Lanka.

5.    Dual Citizenship Award Ceremony

At present Dual Citizenship certificates are awarded in Colombo only. If successful applicants are unable to receive certificates in Colombo, they can nominate a person to receive same on their behalf by informing the Department of Immigration in writing. (Nominations forms will be received via email or contact the immigration for further information)

6.    Visiting Sri Lanka after obtaining Dual Citizenship

If you travel to Sri Lanka after obtaining the Dual Citizenship using your Belgium/Luxembourg Passport, you should provide a copy of the Dual Citizenship Certificate with your Belgium/Luxembourg passport at the Immigration counter at Colombo Airport in order to enter  Sri Lanka without visa.

Alternatively, you could obtain a separate Sri Lanka Passport. However, you should ensure that the Embassy makes an endorsement in the Passport stating that ”HOLDER IS A DUAL CITIZEN”. If the applicant already has a Sri Lanka Passport, they should obtain from the Embassy an endorsement in the passport stating that they are Dual Citizens. The original Dual Citizenship Certificate should be provided when visiting the Embassy for endorsement.

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Revised Visa fees

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