What are the protocols for travelling to Sri Lanka for vaccinated travellers?
Fully Vaccinated Travellers: Travellers who have completed 14 days of required / recommended doses of Covid-19 vaccination in their respective countries will be considered as fully vaccinated travellers.Before Boarding travellers are required to:
1. Carry valid tourist visa. Visa should be applied online - www.eta.gov.lk
2. Travellers who are fully vaccinated are exempted
3. Fully vaccinated travelers tagging along with non-vaccinated children of age group between 12-18 years, must obtain negative PCR test within 72 hours prior to boarding. Children below 12 years are exempted
Produce following documents at Airport:
1. Vaccination Certificate - Original (English)
2. Negative COVID-19 PCR report (English) taken within 72 hours prior to boarding for children between the age group of 12-18 years
What are the protocols for traveling to Sri Lanka for non-vaccinated travelers?
Non-Vaccinated Travellers: Travellers who have not obtained vaccination or completed the approved doses of vaccination & departed from their country within less than 2 weeks of the completed doses of vaccination will be considered as not vaccinated travellers.Non-vaccinated travelers who are traveling to Sri Lanka will be required to stay in a Level1 hotel for 14 days. Level1 hotels in Sri Lanka & comply with the country’s COVID-19 health protocols and the tourism operational guidelines.
Travellers are required to, prior to boarding:
1. Before applying for visa - Travellers needs to pay for mandatory Covid Insurance cover of USD 12. Visit visitsrilanka.gov.lk to pay for the Insurance to receive the tourism reference number needed to apply for visa. A pre-confirmed booking at a Level1 hotel for up to 14 days & vaccination status is also required before applying for tourist visa
2. Must have valid tourist visa. Visa must be applied online - www.eta.gov.lk
3. Have obtained a negative PCR test within 72 hours prior to boarding (Children below 12 years are exempted) or travellers on-arrival can pay USD 40 per test at an approved lab established at Bandaranaike International Airport (Children below 12 years are exempted).
4. Airport transfers should be arranged by either the respective L1 hotels or safe & secure travel agents certified.
For more information on travelers in Sri Lanka, visit www.srilanka.travel/helloagain.
Produce following documents at Airport:
1. Negative PCR report (English) taken within 72 hours prior to boarding (Children below 12 years are exempted).
2. Vaccination Certificate Original (In English)
QR code which will be generated after filling the up the online health declaration form (mobile / hard copy)
On Arrival – Day 1
Travellers need to take PCR test at an approved lab established at Bandaranaike International Airport
Not-Vaccinated Children:
1. PCR testing for children below 12 years are exempted on arrival (Day 1). If parents/guardians receive positive test result on arrival, children also need to undergo PCR tests.
2. Children of 12 -18 years need to undergo Day 1 PCR testing.
Exit PCR test
All non-vaccinated travellers need to undergo Exit PCR / Antigen Test on Day 7 except for children below 12 years
After completion of 7 days, L1 hotel will issue discharge document and release travelers from bio-bubble.
What are the protocols if I have a past history of COVID – 19?
Travellers with a history of Covid-19 infection within the 6 months & who are fully vaccinated can visit Sri Lanka. Recovered travellers who are vaccinated, yet not completed 2 weeks of the completed doses of vaccination (not-fully vaccinated) can visit under the Tourism Bio Bubble & entitled for a shorter, flexible bio-bubble period at Level1 hotel.Before Boarding travellers are required to:
1. Fully Vaccinated – No PCR test required on arrival
2. Not fully Vaccinated – Mandatory pay for Covid-19 insurance cover at USD 12. On arrival PCR test required except for children below 12 years. A pre-confirmed booking at a Level1 hotel for the duration required to complete the 14 days post vaccination period
3. Must have valid tourist visa. Visa must be applied online - www.eta.gov.lk
4. Have obtained a negative PCR test within 72 hours prior to boarding (Children below 2 years are exempted).
Produce following documents at Airport:
1. Negative COVID-19 PCR report (English) taken within 72 hours prior to boarding (exempted for children below 2 years).
2. Vaccination Certificate - Original (English)
3. Health Declaration Form. A distinct form should be submitted for each of the accompanying children (if any). Form will be provided at airport to be filled.
On Arrival – Day 1
Fully Vaccinated Travellers: No PCR test required on-arrival
Non-Vaccinated Travellers: Travellers needs to take COVID-19 PCR tests at Certified L1 hotel on arrival
Not-Vaccinated Children:
1. PCR testing for children below 12 years are exempted on arrival (Day 1). If parents / guardians receive positive test result on arrival, children also need to undergo PCR tests.
2. Children of 12 -18 years need to undergo Day 1 PCR testing.
Exit PCR test
1. On completion of 14 days - Travellers needs to take Exit PCR test & upon negative test results, they can exit the bio-bubble.
2. Depart Sri Lanka before 14 days - If the traveller departs the country before Day 14 from arrival, Exit PCR test is not required.
3. Not-Vaccinated Children:
a. PCR testing for children below 12 years are exempted for Exit PCR test. If parents / guardians receive positive test result on exit, children also need to undergo PCR tests.
b. Children of 12 -18 years need to undergo Exit PCR testing.
