SRI LANKA eases travel restrictions for visitors
Sri Lanka eases travel restrictions for visitors from 1 October 2021. Vaccinated passengers must have a negative PCR test 72 hours before the start of the journey or a negative antigen rapid test 48 hours before the start of the journey. Vaccinated travellers now can stay in any type of accommodation. It is no longer necessary to book a “Safe and Secure” Level 1 certified hotel.
Sri Lanka is a popular and inexpensive beach destination in Asia. Its surf scene and relaxing atmosphere attract tourists from all around the world. To help you with the task of planning your trip, we have created a list of some of the best places to visit in Sri Lanka.
Before you begin preparations to visit Sri Lanka you need to note the following.
- No minimum number of days is required for a stay.
- No restrictive quarantine is required.
- “Fully Vaccinated” travellers can stay at any type of accommodation and no on-arrival PCR test is required.
- “Not-Fully Vaccinated’’ travellers stay in a ‘Flexible bio-bubble’ with all facilities of the hotels made available and the ability to visit approved tourist sites.
- “Not-Vaccinated’’ travellers can still have a great time under the protection of the Tourism Bio Bubble for a duration of 13 nights/14 days.
- Children below 12 years are exempted from on-arrival and exit PCR / Rapid Antigen tests.
- All visitors pay mandatory local covid insurance of 12 USD with one month cover of 50,000 USD. Pay through visitsrilanka.gov.lk.
- All visitors other than fully vaccinated will pre-pay the mandatory PCR Tests (40 USD per PCR test). Pay through visitsrilanka.gov.lk.
- All visitors to apply for visas online through eta.gov.lk.
Please Note
Download and read the health guidelines relevant to your vaccination status.
Ensure you are aware of the documents that need to be submitted and carried with you to ensure a hassle-free visit. If you have any doubts or clarifications drop us an email at [email protected] and we will help you to prepare for your visit.
Ensure you have paid for your Covid Insurance and PCR tests (excludes fully vaccinated visitors). Pay through visitsrilanka.gov.lk
Upon Insurance and/or PCR payment you will be issued a ‘Tourism Reference number’ which you need to include when applying for a visa (visit eta.gov.lk). In the visa form under the section ‘contact details’ and under ‘address in Sri Lanka’ visitors are advised to include this reference number. Department of Immigration and Emigrations, Sri Lanka (DIE) will check for this information when granting visa approval for all visitors coming under the tourism route.
For more information please check https://www.srilanka.travel/helloagain/
