Frequently Asked Questions.

There is no restrictive quarantine required upon your arrival in Sri Lanka. However, it is mandatory to obtain Covid 19 local travel insurance for a policy of USD 50,000 apart from carrying a Covid Negative Test result from an accredited laboratory 72 prior to your departure from India.

Any vaccination which is accepted in the traveler’s home country is considered acceptable in Sri Lanka.

In case of a positive test result, you will be isolated at a designated hotel or private hospital, the cost for which would be covered under your Covid 19 Insurance.

Yes, the client will receive a document confirming the Covid-19 insurance cover.

Yes, the tourists can travel only after their on arrival negative PCR.

Yes, but some sites might be closed depending on times of lockdown in the country.

No, Tourists are not able stay in such locations. Only 3* and above category hotels are allowed to be accommodating tourists

Yes, after their on arrival negative PCR test.

Yes, after their on arrival negative PCR test.

Yes (regulations applicable to locals will be applicable when making such arrangements)

Level 1 – All travellers must be accommodated in a Level 1 hotel until their first PCR test result is out. For those travellers who will travel in a bio bubble must continue their stay in Level 1 hotel/s. Travellers exiting the Level 1 hotel after their negative on arrival PCR can choose to stay at a 3 star and above hotels of their choice from the given list of approved safe and secure certified hotels. However, they may not return to Level 1 hotels (bio bubble) after staying at non-Level 1 hotels. Guests are permitted to enjoy facilities within the hotel premises in accordance with covid safety measures.
Level 2 – Provides accommodation for travellers wishing to be quarantined in Sri Lanka. Guests are only permitted to enjoy facilities within their room.
Safe & Secure Accommodation – Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) registered hotels / properties which have been subject to an audit on the execution of safety measures and acquired recognition as a Safe & Secure certified hotel. Travellers may opt to stay at these hotels once they exit their level 1 hotel or once they exit the bio-bubble.
SLTDA registered hotels – Those which have obtained the SLTDA registration only. Travellers may opt to stay at these hotels once they exit their level 1 hotel or once they exit the bio-bubble.