Sri Lanka travel visa costs doubled to $100 last month. The reason for the hike is disputed
The cost to obtain a short-term visa to visit Sri Lanka rose from $50 to $100 in April.
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The cost to obtain a short-term visa to visit Sri Lanka rose from $50 to $100 in April.
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