Is Travel to Sri Lanka Safe?

Sri Lanka is completely safe to travel to with the resumption of political stability in July 2022. Recent media coverage about the ground situation is here.

Travel Advisories

Before planning your trip, kindly check your country’s travel advisories for the latest updates. Stay informed and ensure a safe and seamless journey

Online Visa

To travel to Sri Lanka, apply for your visa online at eta.gov.lk it is a quick process

Covid Requirements

No current testing requirement

Hotels, Restaurants, Tourist Sites

Facilities are operating normally.

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Key Highlights

POLITICAL STABILITY

A new President, prime minister and key cabinet members have been appointed and are working collectively to address key issues in the country.

Resources for Citizens

Traveling to Sri Lanka will not deprive citizens of resources as indicated in certain media sources. Every dollar spent in Sri Lanka will strengthen the economy, and the tourism sector will play a pivotal role in the country’s economic revival. Close to 1 million people are directly employed, and 2.5 million are indirectly affected by the industry.

Services Resumption

Government offices are now fully functional as well as the local schools, public transport including trains are operating in full force.

LATEST UPDATES

The Australian Government relaxes travel advisory on Sri Lanka

The Australian government announced the relaxation of the travel advisory to Sri Lanka on the 05th of October 2022, from the state of ‘only essential travel’ to ‘exercise caution’.
- 05th Oct 2022

The U.S. Government relaxes travel advisory on Sri Lanka

The U.S. government announced the relaxation of the travel advisory to Sri Lanka on the 22nd of September 2022, from the state of ‘only essential travel’ to ‘exercise caution’.
- 23rd Sep 2022

The UK government relaxes travel advisory on Sri Lanka

Today (August 26), the UK government relaxed the travel warning for Sri Lanka, stating that it no longer advises against all but essential travel to the island nation.
- 26th Aug 2022