Business & Strategy

The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Stockholm and Business Sweden jointly organized the Sweden–Sri Lanka Virtual Workshop, bringing together leading Swedish companies to explore investment opportunities in Sri Lanka. Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeysinghe highlighted recent reforms, investor-friendly policies, and opportunities in key sectors, while representatives…

Sri Lanka Expo 2027 is Sri Lanka's premier international trade and investment exhibition, bringing together global buyers, investors, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders to explore new business opportunities, strategic partnerships, and emerging markets. Held from 14–17 January 2027 at BMICH, Colombo, the Expo showcases Sri Lanka's strengths in exports, innovation, manufacturing,…

Sri Lanka has announced a free-of-charge tourist visa (ETA) scheme for nationals of 40 countries, including Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden, effective from 25 May 2026. Eligible travelers can obtain a 30-day tourist visa through the online ETA system prior to arrival in Sri Lanka.

The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) has launched the “Ready to Invest” platform to showcase investor-ready projects across key sectors, facilitating foreign direct investment and promoting Sri Lanka as a competitive investment destination.

The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Stockholm successfully conducted a Consular Mobile Service in Oslo, Norway on 25th April 2026, providing convenient access to essential consular support for Sri Lankans living in Norway. Read more in the full press release

Citizenship Certificates issued by the Department of Immigration and Emigration of Sri Lanka are now available for collection for children whose births have been registered at the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Stockholm from 2021 to date

The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Stockholm is pleased to announce the organization of a Mobile Consular Service in Oslo, Norway, aimed at providing convenient access to essential consular services for Sri Lankan nationals residing in Norway. This outreach initiative will take place on Saturday, 25 April 2026, from 10:00…

Questions addressed to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Special Media Briefing held at the Presidential Secretariat on 5 March 2026 and the Answers provided by the President.

The Second Round of Bilateral Political Consultations between Sri Lanka and Finland was held on 25 February 2026 in Helsinki, reaffirming longstanding bilateral ties.

The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Sweden hosted a Travel Trade and Media Networking Session on 18 December 2025 at the Embassy premises, bringing together over 35 representatives from the Swedish travel trade and media. The event aimed to reaffirm Sri Lanka’s readiness as an open, safe, and welcoming tourism…