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Tourism UpdateThailand is Open: Quarantine-Free Travel Starts November 1
Fully vaccinated visitors from approved countries can enter without quarantine—just tests on arrival.
ReadVisa & EntryThailand Announces Quarantine-Free Entry for Vaccinated Visitors from November 1
63 approved countries get visa-free quarantine entry starting November 1—check if you're on the list.
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Visa & EntryUSA Opens to Vaccinated Travellers November 8: Plan Your American Adventure
The US is lifting its COVID-19 travel ban—fully vaccinated foreign nationals can enter by air and land.
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Visa & EntryUK Ends Quarantine for UAE-Vaccinated Travellers: October 4 Deadline Met
From October 4, 2021, travel from the UAE to the UK is quarantine-free for properly vaccinated passengers.
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AviationSriLankan Airlines Trials Digital Health Pass: Faster Check-in Ahead
The IATA Travel Pass app is being tested on select SriLankan Airlines routes—streamlining your health documents at the gate.
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NewsExpo 2020 Dubai Opens October 1: The World's Largest Event Is Here
The Middle East's first World Expo is live—expect a tourism surge, booming flights, and hotels buzzing with visitors.
ReadVisa & EntryUK Lifts Quarantine for UAE-Vaccinated Travellers (Coming Soon)
The UK is dropping hotel quarantine for travellers vaccinated in the UAE, opening a corridor for Gulf-based Sri Lankans.
ReadTourism UpdateExpo 2020 Dubai Ready to Welcome Millions: Enhanced Safety, Here's What You Should Know
The UAE is preparing detailed entry measures for the World Expo opening October 1—a major draw for Gulf-bound travellers.
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Visa & EntryFully Vaccinated? Sri Lanka's New Arrival Rules Just Got Easier
Vaccinated travellers no longer face strict quarantine; a short hotel stay and rapid testing replaces it.
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AviationSriLankan Airlines Connects Colombo to Kathmandu Starting August 31
A new route expands options for pilgrims and mountain lovers heading to Nepal.
ReadDestinationsThailand Calls: Your First-Time Traveller's Guide to Getting It Right
From visa runs to temple etiquette, here's what every Sri Lankan heading to Thailand should know.
ReadTravel tipsEconomy, Business, First: Choosing Your Cabin Class
From seat width to meal service, here's what actually changes between classes—and whether the upgrade is worth it.
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