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Covid Travel Entry Requirements

Sri Lanka lifts the mandatory requirement of Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate to enter the country. The Director General of Health Services said that the requirement to produce a pre-boarding or on-arrival negative COVID-19 test (PCR/RAT) by any person arriving in Sri Lanka via any airport or seaport is no longer required. Read more here News First

Update December 7, 2022

Previously updated on 9^th December 2021

Travel and Re-entry Rules to/from Sri Lanka for Selected Countries

Country	Quarantine requirements upon returning to country of origin
INDIA	Some restrictions apply if you’re returning from a “Yellow Fever” country. Find out more here
UNITED KINGDOM	All people aged 12 and over must show a negative PCR or lateral flow test result taken 2 days before you travel to England. A further PCR test within 2 days of arriving and self-isolation until you get a negative test result is required, even for fully vaccinated citizens. Find out more here
CHINA	Required to take nucleic acid and IgM anti-body tests and apply for a green health code with the “HS” mark or a certified health declaration form before boarding the flight. Find out more here and here
GERMANY	People aged 12 and over must have a negative test result, proof of vaccination or proof of recovery upon entry. Find out more here
AUSTRALIA	State specific rules apply: i.e. NSW, VIC and ACT have initiated post-arrival testing and 72 hours isolation requirements for international travellers. Find out more here
FRANCE	Present proof of your vaccination status + sworn statement certifying the absence of COVID-19 symptoms and of any contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 + negative PCR or antigen test taken less than 48 hours old is required. Find out more here
RUSSIAN FEDERATION	Fully vaccinated – no restrictions Others – Russian nationals arriving in the Russian Federation on international flights must, prior to departure, fill out the questionnaire on the Public Services Portal and then, within three calendar days of their date of arrival, take a one-time laboratory Covid-19 PCR test. Passengers must remain in quarantine at their place of residence (stay) until they receive a negative test result.Find out more here
UNITED STATES	Proof of Negative COVID-19 Test or Documentation of Recovery from COVID-19 required for all air passengers two years of age or older. Find out more here
MALDIVES	Submit a self-declarative health declaration within 48 hours prior their departure to Maldives Fully vaccinated – no quarantine Partial or unvaccinated – mandatory on-arrival 14 day quarantineFind out more here
CANADA	Fully vaccinated – travellers who are selected for arrival testing must quarantine in a suitable place until they receive a negative test result. Partial or unvaccinated – 8 days mandatory quarantine Find out more here
NETHERLANDS	Up to 10 day mandatory quarantine for all entrants. Find out more here and here
ITALY	Fully vaccinated – no restrictions Partial or unvaccinated – 5 days self-isolationFind out more here
UKRAINE	Fully vaccinated – Present negative PCR test and Digital Covid Certification Non or partially vaccination – Unvaccinated citizens must install the Vdoma appFind out more here
JAPAN	10 days mandatory quarantine upon return. Find out more here
SWITZERLAND	All persons over 16 years of age must be able to show a negative PCR test (not older than 72 hours) when entering Switzerland + PCR test or rapid antigen test between the 4th and 7th day after entry Find out more here
SPAIN	Once passengers have arrived in Spain by air or sea, they will need to go through a health check. Find out more here
SWEDEN	Mandatory PCR test for everyone entering Sweden. Find out more here
POLAND	Fully vaccinated – Present Digital Covid Certificate, no quarantine upon return Non or partially vaccinated – 10 day home quarantine upon returnFind out more here
CZECH REPUBLIC	PCR test upon arrival. Self-isolation until a negative test result can be presented. Find out more here
DENMARK	Present negative PCR result upon return. Find out more here
GCC COUNTRIES
DUBAI	Present a negative result of the RT-PCR test + PCR test again on arrival. If the test result is positive, you must stay in isolation for as many days as prescribed by the emirate of your residence.Find out more here
Abu Dhabi	Fully vaccinated – PCR on arrival + quarantine for 7 days with PCR on day 6 Non or partially vaccinated – PCR on arrival + quarantine for 10 daysFind out more here
Kuwait	No quarantine for Kuwaiti nationals Find out more here
KSA	Present negative PCR upon arrival 7 Find out more here
Bahrain	Home quarantine for 10 days with PCR on arrival, 5th day & 10th day Find out more here
Qatar	Present a negative result of the RT-PCR test + PCR test again on arrival. If the test result is positive, you must stay in isolation for as many days as prescribedFind out more here
Oman	Present negative PCR test on arrival. Find out more here

Sri Lanka Travel Advisory Info for Incoming Foreign Nationals

Important information for passengers travelling to Sri Lanka – covid updates
Travel restricted list of countries	Travelers from these countries will not be permitted to arrive in Sri Lanka until further notice.
Protocol for incoming travelers to Sri Lanka Find out more	Carry a negative COVID-19 PCR test report in English language done within 72 hours prior to embarkation.
	Obtain ETA
	Carry vaccination card if ‘Fully Vaccinated’
	Undergo On Arrival (Day One) Covid-19 PCR test from a Ministry of Health approved laboratory
	Submit a completed Health Declaration Form
	Quarantine is not required for fully vaccinated travelers if the On Arrival (Day One) Covid-19 PCR test report is negative.
	After completion of formalities at the Airport, all travelers will be transferred to a hotel designated for quarantine or to a Safe & Secure Certified Level 1 Hotel.
	If there are children below 18 years, they can be discharged with fully vaccinated parents by adhering to the following measures.
	If fully vaccinated or completed quarantine, obtain “Discharge Document” and email the details to the Epidemiology Unit (chepid@sltnet.lk and samithag@hotmail.com) of the Ministry of Health.
	Travelers who are not AND partially vaccinated are required to adhere to Ministry of Health directives issued on 7th July & 15th July 2021 by Director General of Health in adhering to quarantine requirements.

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