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Sri Lanka and Indonesia consider granting visa exemption for diplomatic ...
Sri Lanka and Indonesia have held discussions to grant visa exemption for diplomatic and official passport holders of both countries. The proposal was deliberated during a visit of the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia, Muhammad Anis Matta, who undertook an official visit to Sri Lanka, at the invitation of Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment Arun Hemachandra. During the visit, Vice Minister Matta held bilateral discussions with Deputy Minister Hemachandra. Welcoming the Indonesian Vice Minister, Deputy Minister Hemachandra commented on the longstanding friendship between the two countries and reiterated Sri Lanka’s commitment to further strengthening bilateral ties, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement. Vice Minister Matta noted the importance of enhancing economic engagement, particularly by identifying ways and means of increasing the existing trade volume to a higher level. The two sides agreed on the importance of holding bilateral political consultations at an early date and exchanging high-level visits to foster closer engagement, with a view to elevating bilateral relations to the level of a strategic partnership in the years ahead, the Foreign Ministry said. The two sides also discussed initiatives focused on promoting greater people-to-people connectivity, maritime collaboration, and cultural exchanges between the two countries in the broader context of unlocking untapped potential. Vice Minister Matta also paid a courtesy call on Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. At the meeting, both sides noted that a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Bilateral Political Consultations and an Agreement on Visa Exemption for Diplomatic and Official Passport holders between the two countries had reached the final stages of the relevant processes. They expressed hope that both agreements could be concluded in the near future and that the Bilateral Political Consultations and Joint Commission meeting could be held at an early date. The two sides also exchanged views on regional and global developments of mutual interest and reiterated their shared commitment to upholding peace, stability, and sustainable development in the region. In view of the upcoming 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and Indonesia in 2027, both sides agreed on the importance of exchanging high-level visits, the statement said. During h...
Indonesia extends visa exemption facility to Lankan Passport holders
News The Indonesian government today introduced a visa-free facility to 169 countries including Sri Lanka under the new visa regulation, Directorate General of Immigration said. Indonesian President Joko Widodo has signed Presidential Regulation Number 21 of 2016 concerning Visit Visa Exemption on March 2. Passport holders of certain countries in the regulation are exempt for having a visa to enter Indonesia. The visa exemption valid only for 30 days, non-extendable or convertible into another kind of stay permit. Foreigners from 169 countries can enter and exit Indonesian Territory through 124 Immigration Checkpoints in airports, seaports and land border. The visa exemption facility can be used for tourism, family visit, social visit, art and cultural, government duty, to deliver a speech or attend a seminar, international exhibition, meetings with head office or representative office in Indonesia, or transit. If the 30 days of Visit Visa Exemption facility feels insufficient, visitor still can apply for Visa on Arrival (given for 30 days and extendable for another 30 days) or Visit Visa. Comments Still No Comments Posted.
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Indonesia, Sri Lanka agree to deepen ties during vice minister's visit
Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia, Muhammad Anis Matta, paid an official visit to Sri Lanka from April 23-25, at the invitation of Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment Arun Hemachandra. During bilateral discussions held on April 24, Deputy Minister Hemachandra welcomed the Indonesian Vice Minister, highlighting the long‑standing friendship between the two ...
