What are the precautions for tourism in Sri Lanka?

1. Get ready before departure: It is recommended to read the Sri Lankan country information of China Consular Service Network and the website of China Embassy in Sri Lanka to fully understand the matters needing attention in going to Sri Lanka.

2. Ensure that the remaining validity period of the passport is more than one year, apply for ETA permission on the website in advance, and accurately choose your own travel purpose. If you choose to travel, you cannot engage in business, volunteer, work and other activities in Sri Lanka. Please choose a travel agency with high reputation and good service when traveling to Sri Lanka. Free travel is not recommended.

3. Leave a travel plan for your family or friends before leaving the country, and keep the information flowing with your relatives and friends, and keep the hotel address, mobile phone numbers of tour guides and tour leaders. Passport, ETA permit and ID card should be copied, one at home and one with you, and several passport photos should be prepared in case of emergency. It is recommended to buy travel accident insurance by yourself or through a travel agency. It is recommended to choose insurance that includes more than 300,000 yuan of rescue services. If you come to Lanka to engage in high-risk activities such as diving, it is suggested to increase the supplementary insurance for high-risk injuries. After the accident, if it is an emergency, visitors can directly call the 24-hour hotline on the policy to make claims; In non-emergency situations, tourists can also choose to make self-help claims on the insurance company website or travel platform.

4. Bring the materials needed for entry with you: When entering the country, please pay attention to bring a copy of ETA permit, return (or continuation) air tickets, hotel reservation forms, and sufficient living expenses in Sri Lanka (guarantee the minimum living expenses of $50 per day during your stay in Sri Lanka) for inspection by immigration officials.

Please fill in the entry card carefully and truthfully, and don't leave it out. If you have difficulty filling in, please ask the flight attendant or someone else for help. If an immigration official asks if there is enough cash, please answer truthfully, without paying any "tips". If you encounter difficulties, you can contact the Embassy of China in Sri Lanka for assistance and pay attention to collecting evidence, such as the claim number, the incident counter and the time. It should be noted that holding a valid ETA does not guarantee your right to enter Sri Lanka, and the law enforcement officers of the Sri Lankan Immigration Bureau have the final decision on whether to allow you to enter Sri Lanka. Arguing with law enforcement officers at the scene will not help solve the problem of blocked entry, and may even lead to repatriation, and bear the consequences of repatriating air tickets. If entry is blocked, you can contact the Embassy of China in Sri Lanka for help.

6. Observe the customs regulations when entering or leaving the country: According to the relevant regulations of Sri Lanka, foreigners can leave the country with foreign currency cash or checks not exceeding US$ 65,438+00,000, and if they exceed US$ 65,438+00,000, they must provide declaration certificates when entering the country; There is no limit to the amount of foreign currency brought into the country, but the total amount of cash or checks exceeds $65,438+05,000, which must be declared to the customs. Prohibited items such as sea cucumber, Daphne, and five-story dragon wood, as well as jewelry purchased in Sri Lanka, are prohibited from leaving the country without declaring their funds at the time of entry. When buying gems in Sri Lanka, please ask for invoices and certificates so that you can declare them to the customs when you leave the country. Passengers are forbidden to bring cigarettes into the country, otherwise if they are caught, they will be smuggled according to the "branch".