CNN —The island nation of Sri Lanka is now open to tourists from all countries. Sri Lanka Minister of Tourism Prasanna Ranatunga made the official announcement during a press conference on Thursday, confirming they would reopen the country’s borders from January 21. “The livelihood of around 3 million people depends on tourism in Sri Lanka,” Ranatunga told media. All prospective travelers must apply for a visa online and download the Visit Sri Lanka app. Sri Lanka will join the Maldives as one of two destinations in the region with open borders.