The Government of Belarus has decided to waive the entry visa fee charged from Sri Lankan students travelling to Belarus for the first time for higher education purposes, reports state.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that this decision comes as a result of an official visit undertaken to the country by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, in May.
Key Points
- Entry visa fee waived for students travelling to Belarus for education for the first time.
- Decision taken as a result of a visit made by Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath last May.
- Steps also taken to ease the entry visa process for family members of students in Belarus.
Relief extended to family members as well
In addition, steps have already been initiated to simplify the visa procedure for family members of Sri Lankan students currently studying in Belarus to visit the country.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs further noted that this will provide immense relief to Sri Lankan students aspiring to pursue higher education in Belarus, as well as to the families of students who are already studying there.
