High Commission of Sri Lanka in India

he first ever international Virtual Boat Show Sri Lanka 2021 is scheduled to be held from 25th -29th October 2021. The Virtual Boat Show Sri Lanka 2021 is organized by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) in association with the Ministry of Trade and Boat Building Technology Improvement Institute Lanka – GTE Ltd. (BTI).

The Boat show is organized once in every two years since 2008 as a forum for the industry to display and promote their products to potential clients whilst creating investment opportunities in boat and ship building, training, marine infrastructure and marine tourism in Sri Lanka. 

Due to prevailing travel restrictions, arrangements are being made to organize the 7th Edition of the Boat Show Sri Lanka virtually to showcase products from the industry sectors of Boat/ ship/accessory manufacturers, yacht chart companies etc. 

Please register through www.boatshowsrilanka.com  for B2B meetings.

Sri Lanka has opened its borders to India after a long anticipated hiatus. Fully vaccinated travellers will only require a negative PCR 72 hours prior to arrival and an on-arrival PCR test at a certified hotel. They will then be allowed to roam across the country freely. 

The newly appointed Foreign Minister Prof. G.L Peiris assumed duties at the Ministry today (18 August, 2021) at a simple ceremony graced by outgoing Foreign Minister and the new Minister of Education Dinesh Gunawardena; State Minister of Regional Cooperation Tharaka Balasuriya; State Minister of Women and Child Development, Preschools & Primary Education, School Infrastructure & Education Services Piyal Nishantha De Silva;  Member of Parliament and General Secretary of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna Sagara Kariyawasam; Foreign Secretary Admiral Prof. Jayanath Colombage and other officials. The Buddhist clergy led by the chief incumbent of the Bellanwila Rajamaha Viharaya Ven. Dr. Bellanwila Dhammaratana Nayaka Thero invoked blessings on the occasion.

Those Indian nationals who already possess valid Sri Lankan visas (both resident and otherwise) are permitted to land in Sri Lanka subject to approval of the Health and Foreign Ministries as well as the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka.

Such Indian nationals are requested to write to the Health Ministry of Sri Lanka at dghs@health.gov.lk with a copy to quarantinelk@gmail.com  seeking permission to land in Sri Lanka. They are required to attach a copy of the valid Sri Lankan visa to the email.  Upon receipt of the approval of the Health Ministry, the Foreign Ministry and the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka would issue their approvals.

Those companies/ projects in Sri Lanka which intend to bring down experts/ workers from India for urgent requirements should follow the same procedure on behalf of those experts/workers.

Those Indian nationals who are spouses or dependents of Sri Lankan nationals and who intend to travel to Sri Lanka are requested to contact the nearest Sri Lanka Diplomatic Mission in India to seek necessary approvals.