Current travel advisories for Sri Lanka
Last Update: Saturday, 24. August 2019 at 07:22
Please reconsider your need to travel to Sri Lanka.
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Current situation : 3.2 / 5
Sri Lanka is a country in Asia (Southern Asia) with around 22 million citizens and a land mass of 65,610 km². We detected travel advisories from 9 sources for this country.
Bordering countries: 0 / 5
This country does not share any land based borders with another country.
Single advisories / travel warnings
US American government
http://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/sri-lanka-travel-advisory.html
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Exercise increased caution in Sri Lanka due to terrorism.
On June 24, 2019, the Department lifted the ordered departure status of all school-age children (kindergarten through 12th grade) of U.S. government employees under the age of 18 as well as the authorized departure status of non-emergency U.S. government employees and family members.
Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets, shopping malls, government facilities, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, parks, major sporting and cultural events, educational institutions, airports, hospitals, and other public areas.
The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in remote areas.
Read the Safety and Security section on the country information page.
Danger level: 2
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New Zealand government
https://www.safetravel.govt.nz/sri-lanka
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Exercise increased caution in Sri Lanka due to the on-going threat of terrorism and violence.
Danger level: 2
Exercise increased caution / Some Risk.
Canadian government
https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/sri-lanka
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
The Canadian goverment suggests: Exercise a high degree of caution.
Danger level: 3
Exercise a high degree of caution.
Irish government
https://www.dfa.ie/travel/travel-advice/a-z-list-of-countries/sri-lanka/
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
High degree of caution
Danger level: 3
High degree of caution.
Finnish government
https://um.fi/resemeddelande/-/c/LK
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Iaktta särskild försiktighet -
Danger level: 3
Travel with higher caution..
Danish government
http://um.dk/da/rejse-og-ophold/rejse-til-udlandet/rejsevejledninger/sri-lanka/
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Når du rejser til Sri Lanka, bør du til enhver tid være opmærksom på din personlige sikkerhed og udvise stor forsigtighed pga. risikoen for terror og en ustabil sikkerhedssituation. Den 21. april 2019 sprang der flere bomber på hoteller og ved kirker i Sri Lanka, og der er fortsat undtagelsestilstand som følge af terrorangrebene. Det betyder, at du altid skal have gyldigt ID på dig. Du vil se både politi og militær i gaderne, og der kan fortsat være udgangsforbud i perioder, fx om natten. Angreb vil kunne ske uden varsel på steder, der bliver besøgt af mange vestlige turister. Du bør være forsigtig på steder, hvor der er mange mennesker. Det kan fx være ved offentlige bygninger, religiøse samlingssteder, turistattraktioner, indkøbscentre, markeder, trafikknudepunkter, hoteller, restauranter, caféer, natklubber og barer. Hvis du skal rundt i landet, bør du sikre dig, at den planlagte rute er farbar – forhør dig hos bus/togselskab. Undersøg på forhånd med dit hotel, hvordan de sikrer deres gæster, fx ekstra vagter, døgnbemanding, osv. De fleste danskere har ingen problemer under besøg i Sri Lanka.
Danger level: 3
Be extra cautious..
Cypriot government
http://www.mfa.gov.cy/mfa/mfa2016.nsf/travel_en.html
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Avoid non-essential travel
Danger level: 4
Avoid non-essential travel.
Maltese government
https://foreignaffairs.gov.mt/en/Pages/Travel-Advice.aspx
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Trade Promotion advises Maltese nationals that the situation in Sri Lanka is gradually returning to normality even if the State of Emergency extended until 31st August is still in force. It is recommended to avoid the areas directly affected by possible police operations and the points with large pubic turnout, such as places of worship, shopping centres, events etc. For those departing from Sri Lanka, the authorities recommend going to the airport well in advance due to numerous security checks.
Danger level: 5
Avoid all travel.
If there is more than one advisory/message of a single government for a given country, it indicates regional differences in means of security for your personal health and well-being. Single messages can indicate specific regions to be safer or less safe as mentioned in the main advisory. In these cases it's advisable to consult your own governments information.
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Basic facts
- Citizens
- around 22 million
- Covering landmass
- 65,610 km²
- Electricity
- 230V - 50Hz
- Currency
- Rupee (LKR)
- ISO 2-Letter Code
- LK
- Phone prefix
- +94
- Top Level Domain
- .lk
- Mobile frequencies (MHz)
- 900
Airports in Sri Lanka (extern)