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assport/Visa
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No |
Yes |
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No |
Yes |
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No |
Yes |
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No |
Yes |
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No/1 |
Yes |
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No |
Yes |
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| Passports |
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Passport valid for at least six months from date of entry required by all.
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Required by all except nationals of the following countries, who will be issued with visas free of charge for a period of
30 days on arrival at Colombo Airport (for touristic visits only):
(a) nationals of those countries mentioned in the chart above (except 1. nationals of Malta and the Slovak Republic who do require a visa);
(b) nationals of Albania, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Brunei, Bulgaria, China (PR, including Hong Kong),
Croatia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Israel, Korea (Rep), Kuwait, Macedonia, Malaysia, Maldives, Nepal, New Zealand, Norway, Oman,
Pakistan, The Philippines, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Serbia & Montenegro, Seychelles, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland,
Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates and Vietnam;
(c) nationals of CIS countries.
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All business visitors require a visa.
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Tourist and Business: £38 (up to three months); fee given is for UK nationals. Fees vary according to nationality; contact the Consulate (or Consular
section at Embassy or High Commission); see Passport/Visa Information. Multiple-entry visas cost £114 (three months) or £189 (12 months).
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As above. Visitors can request to extend their stay by applying to the Department of Immigration & Emigration, 23 Station
Road, Colombo 3 (tel: (1) 259 7513). This is issued at the discretion of the authorities who must be satisfied that the applicant
has at least US$30 per day for the stay and holds an onward or return ticket for travel.
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Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy or High Commission); see Passport/Visa Information. British nationals, travelling as tourists, may obtain a visa upon arrival, upon port of entry into Sri Lanka, for up to
30 days.
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(a) Valid passport valid for six months from date of entry. (b) Completed application form. (c) Two passport-size photos signed
on the back by applicant. (d) Visa fee, payable by cash (not if sending by post) or postal order/bank draft in favour of "Sri
Lanka High Commission, London." (e) Self-addressed envelope, with appropriate cost of stamps necessary for returning passport
by registered post. (f) Proof of sufficient funds (minimum US$30 per day) for duration of stay. (g) Return or onward ticket.
Business: (a)-(g) and, (h) A letter from the company or organisation recommending the issue of visa and giving details of the status
of the applicant, nature of business, duration of stay, sufficient funds and details of the party, if available in Sri Lanka,
with whom the business is to be conducted, along with a letter from that company/organisation in Sri Lanka.
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At least three.
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| Temporary residence |
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Enquire at Embassy or High Commission.
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High Commission of Sri Lanka in the UK
13 Hyde Park Gardens, London W2 2LU, UK
Tel: (020) 7262 1841-7.
Website: www.slhclondon.org
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0930-1700; 0930-1300 (visa section).
Embassy of Sri Lanka in the USA
2148 Wyoming Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Tel: (202) 483 4025-8.
Website: www.slembassyusa.org
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A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travellers over one year of age from infected areas.
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Following WHO guidelines issued in 1973, a cholera vaccination certificate is not a condition of entry to Sri Lanka. However,
cholera is a serious risk in this country and precautions are essential. Up-to-date advice should be sought before deciding
whether these precautions should include vaccination as medical opinion is divided over its effectiveness; see the Health appendix.
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Typhoid occurs in rural areas.
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Malaria risk, predominantly in the benign vivax form, exists throughout the year, except in the districts of Colombo, Galle, Kalutara and Nuwara Eliya. The malignant falciparum strain is also present and is reported to be highly resistant to chloroquine and sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine. The recommended
prophylaxis is chloroquine plus proguanil.
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| Food & drink |
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All water should be regarded as being potentially contaminated. Water used for drinking, brushing teeth or making ice should
have first been boiled or otherwise sterilised. Bottled water and a variety of mineral waters are available at most hotels.
Unpasteurised milk should be boiled. Powdered or tinned milk is available and is advised, but make sure that it is reconstituted
with pure water. Pasteurised and sterilised milk is available in some hotels and shops. Avoid dairy products made with unboiled
milk. Only eat well-cooked meat and fish, preferably served hot. Pork, salad and mayonnaise may carry increased risk. Vegetables
should be cooked and fruit peeled.
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Hepatitis A, B and E are present and precautions should be taken. Dengue fever occurs and a haemorrhagic form has been discovered. Filariasis is present on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka. Leptospirosis can be contracted through water. Leishmaniasis is present and Japanese encephalitis is present except in mountainous regions.
Rabies is present. For those at high risk, vaccination before arrival should be considered. If you are bitten, seek medical advice
without delay. For more information, consult the Health appendix.
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Treatment is free at government hospitals and dispensaries; 24-hour treatment is available at Colombo General Hospital. Some
hotels also have doctors.
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