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Sri Lanka Detains 1,000 Foreign Scam Suspects and Charges Visa Breaches

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Sri Lanka Detains 1,000 Foreign Scam Suspects and Charges Visa Breaches

Sri Lankan police have detained more than 1,000 foreign suspects in cyber-scam raids this year but secured no successful prosecution. Most detainees are instead charged with visa violations and removed from the country.

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Sri Lankan students hit as UK universities halt recruitment over visa refusals

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Sri Lankan students hit as UK universities halt recruitment over visa refusals

More than 70% of UK study visa refusals now come from seven countries, including Sri Lanka. Some British universities have stopped recruiting from Sr…

6 d ago

Sri Lanka Pre-Departure ETA Back in Force After Rapid Rule Reversal

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Sri Lanka Pre-Departure ETA Back in Force After Rapid Rule Reversal

Sri Lanka reintroduced its mandatory pre-departure electronic travel authorisation (ETA) in May after scrapping it in October 2025. The reversal is o…

19 Oct

Paris–Maldives direct routes planned: confirm schedules and fares before booking

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Paris–Maldives direct routes planned: confirm schedules and fares before booking

Air France plans direct Paris CDG–Malé flights from 18 December 2026 and French bee from Orly from 19 December 2026. Published schedules and fares ar…

17 Oct

US Embassy Advises Sri Lankan Visa Applicants on Financial Preparedness

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US Embassy Advises Sri Lankan Visa Applicants on Financial Preparedness

The US Embassy in Sri Lanka has issued a reminder for nonimmigrant visa applicants to ensure they have adequate financial resources for their travel …

15 Oct

Australia Bars Most Onshore Student Visa Applications From 2 October

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Australia Bars Most Onshore Student Visa Applications From 2 October

Australia's student visa rules changed on 2 October 2026: most temporary visa holders can no longer apply from inside Australia, and most new applica…

14 Oct

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High Flight Costs from Europe to Sri Lanka: Key Reasons Explained

Travelers from Europe to Sri Lanka are facing significantly higher flight costs due to several factors, including airline struggles and increased tra…

12 Oct

Sri Lanka and Thailand Renew 30-Day Visa Exemption for Tourists

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Sri Lanka and Thailand Renew 30-Day Visa Exemption for Tourists

Sri Lanka and Thailand have agreed to renew a mutual visa exemption for ordinary passport holders, allowing stays of up to 30 days for tourism. This …

6 Oct

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