COVID-19
TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS DATABASE
Travel restrictions updates for Sri Lanka
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18.05.2021 10:08: updated entry restrictions.
Passengers must have an approval from the Foreign Ministry of Sri Lanka by sending an email to: entry.permission@mfa.gov.lk .
- This does not apply to dual nationals of Sri Lanka staying in a designated quarantine hotel.
- This does not apply to passengers traveling as tourists.
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Passengers arriving via "Sri Lanka Tourism" must obtain an approval at https://www.srilanka.travel/helloagain/ .
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Passengers must have a printed negative COVID-19 PCR test taken at most 96 hours before departure from the first embarkation point. The test result must be in English.
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A completed "Health Declaration Form" must be presented upon arrival. The form can be obtained at https://www.caa.lk/en/special-notices-for-covid-19 or upon arrival.
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Passengers are subject to a COVID-19 PCR test upon arrival.
- This does not apply to passengers younger than 12 years.


11.05.2021 15:32: updated entry restrictions.
Passengers must have an approval from the Foreign Ministry of Sri Lanka by sending an email to: entry.permission@mfa.gov.lk .
- This does not apply to dual nationals of Sri Lanka staying in a designated quarantine hotel.
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Passengers arriving via "Sri Lanka Tourism" must obtain an approval at https://www.srilanka.travel/helloagain/ .
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Passengers must have a printed negative COVID-19 PCR test taken at most 96 hours before departure from the first embarkation point. The test result must be in English.
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A completed "Health Declaration Form" must be presented upon arrival. The form can be obtained at https://www.caa.lk/en/special-notices-for-covid-19 or upon arrival.
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Passengers are subject to a COVID-19 PCR test upon arrival.
- This does not apply to passengers younger than 12 years.


11.05.2021 15:32: imposed ban entry for passengers who arrive from or during last 14 days have been in India.
Passengers arriving from India are not allowed to enter.
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Passengers are not allowed to enter if in the past 14 days they have been in India.


10.05.2021 21:18: updated entry restrictions.
Passengers must have a printed negative COVID-19 PCR test taken at most 96 hours before departure from the first embarkation point. The test result must be in English.
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A completed "Health Declaration Form" must be presented upon arrival. The form can be obtained at https://www.caa.lk/en/special-notices-for-covid-19 or upon arrival.
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Passengers are subject to a COVID-19 PCR test upon arrival.
- This does not apply to passengers younger than 12 years.


12.04.2021 06:46: updated quarantine policy.
Passengers are subject to quarantine. More details can be found at https://www.epid.gov.lk/web/ or at https://www.hpb.health.gov.lk/en .


12.04.2021 06:46: slacken entry restrictions.
Passengers must have a printed negative COVID-19 PCR test taken at most 96 hours before departure from the first embarkation point. The test result must be in English.
- This does not apply to passengers with a COVID-19 vaccination certificate. If the certificate is not issued in English, a certified English translation is needed.
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A completed "Health Declaration Form" must be presented upon arrival. The form can be obtained at https://www.caa.lk/en/special-notices-for-covid-19 or upon arrival.
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Passengers are subject to a COVID-19 PCR test upon arrival.
- This does not apply to passengers younger than 12 years.


26.03.2021 17:18: imposed home/self isolation.
Passengers are subject to quarantine. More details can be found at http://www.health.gov.lk/moh_final/english/news_read_more.php?id=995 .


26.03.2021 17:18: updated entry restrictions.
Passengers are not allowed to enter Sri Lanka.
- This does not apply to dual nationals of Sri Lanka.
- This does not apply to passengers with a business or tourist visa.
- This does not apply to spouses, parents or children of nationals of Sri Lanka if traveling together.
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Passengers must have a printed negative COVID-19 PCR test result. The test must have been taken at most 96 hours before departure from the first embarkation point. The certificate must be in English.
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A completed "Health Declaration Form" must be presented upon arrival. The form can be obtained at https://www.caa.lk/en/special-notices-for-covid-19 or upon arrival at the Immigration counters.
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Passengers are subject to a COVID-19 PCR test on day 1 and another test on day 7 or 10. More details can be found at https://www.srilankan.com/en_uk/coporate/travelling-from-and-to-sriLanka .
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Passengers are subject to medical screening upon arrival.
- This does not apply to passengers younger than 12 years with a tourist visa.


18.03.2021 10:34: updated entry restrictions.
Passengers are not allowed to enter Sri Lanka.
- This does not apply to dual nationals of Sri Lanka.
- This does not apply to passengers with a business or tourist visa.
- This does not apply to spouses, parents or children of nationals of Sri Lanka if traveling together.
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Passengers must have a printed negative COVID-19 PCR test result. The test must have been taken at most 96 hours before departure from the first embarkation point. The certificate must be in English.
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A completed "Health Declaration Form" must be presented upon arrival. The form can be obtained at https://www.caa.lk/en/special-notices-for-covid-19 or upon arrival at the Immigration counters.
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Passengers are subject to medical screening upon arrival.
- This does not apply to passengers younger than 12 years with a tourist visa.


03.03.2021 18:16: updated entry restrictions.
Passengers are not allowed to enter Sri Lanka.
- This does not apply to dual nationals of Sri Lanka.
- This does not apply to passengers with a business or tourist visa.
- This does not apply to spouses, parents or children of nationals of Sri Lanka if traveling together.
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Passengers must have a printed negative COVID-19 PCR test result. The test must have been taken at most 96 hours before departure from the first embarkation point. The certificate must be in English.
- This does not apply to passengers younger than 12 years with a tourist visa.
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A completed "Health Declaration Form" must be presented upon arrival. The form can be obtained at https://www.caa.lk/en/special-notices-for-covid-19 or upon arrival at the Immigration counters.


26.02.2021 20:50: updated entry restrictions.
Passengers are not allowed to enter Sri Lanka.
- This does not apply to dual nationals of Sri Lanka.
- This does not apply to passengers with a business or tourist visa.
- This does not apply to spouses, parents or children of nationals of Sri Lanka if traveling together.
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Passengers must have a printed medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result. The test must have been taken at most 96 hours before departure from the first embarkation point. The certificate must be in English.
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A completed "Health Declaration Form" must be presented upon arrival. The form can be obtained at https://www.caa.lk/en/special-notices-for-covid-19 or upon arrival at the Immigration counters.


19.02.2021 08:10: updated entry restrictions.
Passengers are not allowed to enter Sri Lanka until 28 February 2021.
- This does not apply to dual nationals of Sri Lanka.
- This does not apply to passengers with a business or tourist visa.
- This does not apply to spouses, parents or children of nationals of Sri Lanka if traveling together.
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Passengers must have a printed medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result. The test must have been taken at most 96 hours before departure from the first embarkation point. The certificate must be in English.
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A completed "Health Declaration Form" must be presented upon arrival. The form can be obtained at https://www.caa.lk/en/special-notices-for-covid-19 or upon arrival at the Immigration counters.


18.02.2021 23:08: updated entry restrictions.
Passengers are not allowed to enter Sri Lanka until 28 February 2021.
- This does not apply to dual nationals of Sri Lanka.
- This does not apply to passengers with a business or tourist visa.
- This does not apply to spouses, parents or children of nationals of Sri Lanka if traveling together.
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Passengers must have a printed medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result. The test must have been taken at most 96 hours before departure from the first embarkation point. The certificate must be in English.
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A completed "Health Declaration Form" must be presented upon arrival. The form can be obtained at https://www.caa.lk/en/special-notices-for-covid-19 or upon arrival at the Immigration counters.


18.02.2021 23:08: cancelled ban entry for passengers who arrive from or during last 14 days have been in United Kingdom.
Passengers arriving from the United Kingdom are not allowed to enter.
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Passengers who have transited or have been in the past 14 days in the United Kingdom are not allowed to enter.


16.02.2021 16:56: updated entry restrictions.
Passengers are not allowed to enter Sri Lanka until 28 February 2021.
- This does not apply to dual nationals of Sri Lanka.
- This does not apply to passengers with a business or tourist visa.
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Passengers must have a printed medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result. The test must have been taken at most 96 hours before departure from the first embarkation point. The certificate must be in English.
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A completed "Health Declaration Form" must be presented upon arrival. The form can be obtained at https://www.caa.lk/en/special-notices-for-covid-19 or upon arrival at the Immigration counters.


10.02.2021 16:24: updated entry restrictions.
Passengers are not allowed to enter Sri Lanka until 28 February 2021.
- This does not apply to dual nationals of Sri Lanka.
- This does not apply to passengers with a business or tourist visa.
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Passengers must have a printed medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result. The test must have been taken at most 96 hours before departure from the first embarkation point. The certificate must be in English.
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A completed "Health Declaration Form" must be presented upon arrival. The form can be obtained at https://www.caa.lk/en/special-notices-for-covid-19 or upon arrival at the Immigration counters.
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Passengers must have an insurance policy with a minimum medical coverage of the equivalent in USD of LKR 5,000,000.- ; and
- must have a hotel reservation confirmation for 14 days; and
- must have receipt for 2 PCR tests to be performed after arrival.
Details can be found at https://www.srilanka.travel/helloagain/ .


10.02.2021 16:24: cancelled flights restrictions for all international flights.
Flights to Sri Lanka are suspended until 28 February 2021.


28.01.2021 12:14: updated entry restrictions.
Passengers must have a printed medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result. The test must have been taken at most 96 hours before departure from the first embarkation point. The certificate must be in English.
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A completed "Health Declaration Form" must be presented upon arrival. The form can be obtained at https://www.caa.lk/en/special-notices-for-covid-19 or upon arrival at the Immigration counters.
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Passengers traveling as tourists must have an insurance policy with a minimum medical coverage of the equivalent in USD of LKR 5,000,000.- ; and
- must have a hotel reservation confirmation for 14 days.
Details can be found at https://www.srilanka.travel/helloagain/ .


28.01.2021 12:14: cancelled forced isolation.
Passengers are subject to a Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test and quarantine upon arrival.


28.01.2021 12:14: updated flights restrictions for all international flights.
Flights to Sri Lanka are suspended until 28 February 2021.
- This does not apply to dual nationals of Sri Lanka.
- This does not apply to passengers traveling as tourists.
- This does not apply to humanitarian and repatriation flights.


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