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3 days ago · General Travel Advice. Irish citizens require a visa to enter Sri Lanka. The Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme has been phased out and a new eVisa scheme is now in place. A valid passport is required for travel to Sri Lanka. Irish passports should have a minimum validity of six months.
3 days ago · Safety. Sri Lanka is due to hold its presidential elections in 2024. Public demonstrations can occur throughout Sri Lanka and may become violent. Avoid areas impacted by demonstrations. Demonstrations can lead to disruptions to traffic and public transport. Follow the advice of local authorities and monitor the media for updates.
3 days ago · The New Zealand High Commission Colombo, Sri Lanka. Street Address Unit 2401−2402, Level 24 One Galle Face Tower 1A Centre Road, Galle Face 00200 Colombo Sri Lanka Postal Address Unit 2401−2402, Level 24 One Galle Face Tower 1A Centre Road, Galle Face 00200 Colombo Sri Lanka Telephone +94 11 217 4717 Email NZHCColombo@mfat.govt.nz Web Site ...
2 days ago · In 2020, 1.03 million excess deaths were reported in the first full year of the pandemic, the study found. The year 2021, when the first vaccines were rolled out, saw over 1.25 million excess deaths, and in 2022 - when Covid-related restrictions were lifted - over 808,000 excess deaths were recorded, according to preliminary data cited in the ...
4 days ago · Updated 4:57 PM PDT, June 3, 2024. COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka closed schools on Monday as the death toll due to floods and mudslides triggered by heavy rains in many parts of the island nation, rose to 16 people, officials said. The education ministry announced that the reopening of schools would depend on how the weather develops.
4 days ago · Sri Lanka welcomed over 100,000 tourists in the first 20 days of April alone. “Tourism has seen a very strong recovery after four years of turbulence,” says Iveson. “By working with local businesses and communities and making the most of a rich heritage, culture and hospitality, tourism will continue to thrive and play an important part ...
5 days ago · ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Visitor restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic left long-term care visitors with a "significant" increase in isolation, leading to concerns about residents' mental and ...
