A tourist family has slammed Sri Lanka’s visa extension process for foreigners, describing the ordeal as ‘the most painful experience ever’.

The family, known as ‘The Hutchinsons’ on TikTok, had arrived in Sri Lanka under the visa-free scheme and had attempted to extend their visa at the Department of Immigration and Emigration in Battaramulla. 

The family said, however, that the visa extension experience was made difficult due to the lack of a proper procedure at the Immigration Department for foreign tourists. 

“Wow, what a tough day at the immigration office in Colombo, Sri Lanka! This definitely wasn’t worth the hassle for an extra week here. Anyway, all sorted and time to enjoy Christmas,” he added in a post on TikTok. (Newswire)

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Wow what a tough day at the immigration office in Colombo Sri Lanka! This definitely wasn’t worth the hassle for an extra week here anyway, all sorted and time to enjoy Christmas #thehutchinsons #immigration #visa #christmas #nightmarebeforechristmas

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The South Indian movie “Tourist Family,” inspired by Sri Lanka’s economic crisis and portraying the Jaffna Tamil dialect, has emerged as a breakout hit of 2025, crossing the impressive ₹75 crore mark at the global box office. 

Abishan Jeevinth’s debut film, released on May 1, the Tamil drama has captivated audiences and critics alike, cementing its place as one of the year’s standout films.

Set against the backdrop of Sri Lanka’s post-COVID economic crisis, Tourist Family chronicles the journey of a Tamil family forced to migrate to Tamil Nadu. 

The narrative beautifully captures themes of displacement, dignity, and communal resilience, weaving a story that resonates with the struggles of real-world refugees.

Led by actor Sasikumar and actress Simran, the film’s performances have struck a chord with viewers across urban and rural centres. 

Yogi Babu, Mithun Jai Sankar, Kamalesh, MS Bhaskar, Ramesh Thilak, Bagavathi Perumal, Elango Kumaravel, and Sreeja Ravi round out a talented supporting cast that brings authenticity and emotional weight to the immigrant community they portray. (Newswire)

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