Is Sri Lanka Safe?
Overall, Sri Lanka is a safe place to visit. It hasn’t always been this way, due to a harsh civil war. Sri Lanka also faced a huge economic collapse leading to food shortages, power cuts, and fuel queues, this led to lengthy riots throughout the nation but now, since August of 2022 official travel advisories have lowered their travel warnings, and tourism in Sri Lanka is once again on the rise.
Solo Travellers
If you are coming as a lone or female traveller, take the usual precautions. Stay in well-lit locations at night, keep your belongings (particularly your passport) safe, and travel in groups whenever possible.
Climate
Sri Lanka often has sunny weather, but because of its position between the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea, it is vulnerable to trade winds coming from both sides. These winds bring the monsoon, so a thunderstorm can be a part of your fantastic holiday weather.
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.
Protests / Safety
The main protest site has been vacated after the change in government. There has never been a risk to a tourist.
Resort Operations
All resorts in Sri Lanka are operating normally. While the general power supply has 1-hour disruptions daily, hotels have preferential access to fuel to power generators and will provide you with uninterrupted power.
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.
Transport and Fuel
A new fuel distribution system with QR codes and weekly allotments for citizens across the country has been implemented, and fuel is now being distributed systematically without long queues. Hotels and DMCs also have priority access to fuel, and your transport across the country will not be affected.
Services Resumption
Government offices are now fully functional as well as the local schools, public transport including trains are operating in full force.
Covid-19
You need to be aware of the following before you begin your travel arrangements to Sri Lanka.
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Fully Vaccinated travellers are exempted from pre-departure & on-arrival COVID-19 PCR/ Rapid Antigen tests.
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No restrictive quarantine required.
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No minimum number of days is required for a stay.
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No on-arrival PCR test for children and they will be allowed to travel with their parents.
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Not-Vaccinated & Not-fully vaccinated Travellers are released from On-arrival PCR test & Quarantine period.
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Visitors can apply for online visa through eta.gov.lk
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Travellers can stay at any type of accommodation.
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You are not required to submit a Health Declaration Form.
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Covid 19 Insurance is not mandatory, However Sri Lanka Tourism recommends that visitors travel with their own Insurance which has a covid cover.
To guarantee a hassle-free visit, make sure you are aware of the documentation that must be filed and brought with you. Send us an email at info@wonderlandleisure.lk if you have any questions, and we’ll help you get ready for your visit.