Travel Advice

Health
When travelling to Sri Lanka you should seek advice from your doctor or health professional well in advance of travel to check what vaccinations and/or any other health requirements may be necessary.

Travellers to Sri Lanka should also be aware that the country experiences outbreaks of the mosquito-borne dengue fever. It is therefore recommended that you take appropriate measures to try and avoid being bitten by mosquitoes.

Visas
Visas are required for travel to Sri Lanka. Visas can be obtained on line at http://www.eta.gov.lk/slvisa/ and are normally valid for a period of 30 days.

Currently the cost of the visa (online) is $30 per person.

You can also organise your visa on arrival in Sri Lanka (but this may take longer to process).

Your passport should be valid for a minimum of 6 months from your date of entry into Sri Lanka.

Further advice for both entry requirements and health matters can be found on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Travel Advice and the NHS Fitfortravel website.