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An article released by the Huffington Post titled “Sri Lanka Should Be One Country You Visit in 2017” says it all. Sri Lanka bustles in attractions, making it one of the first choices for Canadian tourists.

There are many attractions and sights to see in Sri Lanka. Its beautiful beaches, amazing sceneries, awesome cuisines, heritage, monuments, and structures are breathtaking.

Besides, the Canadian government has a long-standing bilateral partnership with Sri Lanka. The two countries relate in terms of trade and investment, people-to-people ties so forth. As a matter of fact, Canada is home to more than 200,000 people of Sri Lanka ancestry.

A lot of Canadians travel to Sri Lanka every year for tourism, trade, business and other activities. When traveling to Sri Lanka, you need to make sure you have the right Sri Lanka travel insurance or private medical coverage to protect you abroad.

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Basic Information About Sri Lanka

Some important information on Sri Lanka Travel Insurance that we think you’ll want to know before you travel.

Name Value
Currency Sri Lankan rupee
Most common languages spoken Sinhala, English, and Tamil
Capital Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte (Administrative) and Colombo (Commercial)
Continent Asia
Population Approx. 21.44 million
Plug type Plug type D, M, and G
Driving side Left-hand side
Seasons
  • Spring - March to May
  • Summer - June to August
  • Autumn - September to November
  • Winter - December to February
Laws Local laws and customs

 

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Sri Lanka Security Measures for travelers

The decision to travel abroad is your choice and you are equally responsible for your personal safety while in Sri Lanka. But since we care about your safety and security, we provide you with credible information in our Travel Advice to help you to make a well-informed decision when you travel to Sri Lanka.

Risk Level

Sri Lanka – Exercise a high degree of caution due to high risk security situation.

Entry / Exit requirements

Every country decides who enters or exits its borders, Sri Lanka is not exempted. The Government of Canada will not come in if you do not meet the entry or exit requirement of the country.

The information on this page was obtained from Sri Lankan authorities; however, it can change at any time. Moreover, you can verify the information with foreign diplomatic missions and consulates in Canada.

Passport

The type of passport you use to travel determines the entry rule that applies to you. Find out about passport requirement from your transportation company before you travel.

  • Regular Canadian Passport - You are required to hold a passport valid for at least six months beyond the duration you expect to stay in Sri Lanka.
  • Passport for official travel - Different rules may apply. Learn more about official travel here.
  • Other travel documents - The applicable entry rule may be different when you are traveling with a temporary passport or an emergency travel document. Contact the closest diplomatic mission for Sri Lanka to find out about the entry rules before you travel.

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Sri Lanka Healthcare

Sri Lanka has public and private hospitals and healthcare facilities. However, the standard and facilities of healthcare in Sri Lanka hospitals may not be up to Canada’s standard but the cost of medical treatment could be high. In addition, some Sri Lanka hospitals may require you to make a cash payment. So, you need to have adequate Sri Lanka travel insurance or private medical plan to cover you in Sri Lanka.

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Sri Lanka Travel Insurance News

A survey by Post Office shows that about 29% of long-haul travelers admitted touring India without insurance more than any other destination. The study also shows that 18% of people who visited India in the long-haul trip faced difficulty during their stay.

Other locations suggested by the study where people most likely travel without insurance include Dubai (23%), Kenya and Mauritius (22%) and Sri Lanka (21%).

21% and 23% of travelers who visited Mauritius and Sri Lanka respectively reported issues such as theft and injury. The study further pointed out that issues such as health, injury and theft arose most in locations such as India, the Indian Ocean, and Africa.

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