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Government to re-introduce conditional repatriation in the wake of new strain of Coronavirus
In the wake of the discovery of a fast spreading new strain of Coronavirus in
December 22, 2020
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In the wake of the discovery of a fast spreading new strain of Coronavirus in
The procedure for inbound travellers to Sri Lanka, introduced since March 2020 is hereby revised
Considering the spread of COVID – 19 virus in the country, the Government of Sri
Mr President Mr Secretary-General Your Majesties Your Excellencies Distinguished Delegates Ladies and Gentlemen At the
The Foreign Ministry of Sri Lanka urges all prospective Sri Lankan travellers both inbound and
The Foreign Ministry has decided to resume document attestation services offered by the Consular Affairs
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok successfully organized the repatriation of a group
A Group of 69 Sri Lankans arrive from Thailand A group 69 Sri Lankans who
01. Exemption of Pre-Departure COVID-19 testing (PCR/Rapid Antigen Test) of Fully Vaccinated Travellers arriving in Sri Lanka – w.e.f. 01.03.2022 – Click Here
Removal of pre departure COVID-19 testing of children below 12 years and requirement of COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test within 48 hours prior to embarkation for travellers with history of COVID-19 infection during last three months – Click Hear
All Sri Lankans and foreigners arriving in Sri Lanka are required to submit online Health Declaration Form before arriving in Sri Lanka through the below link:
Online Health Declaration Form: https://airport.lk/health_declaration/index
Travellers are also required to upload other relevant documents such as vaccination certificate, pre-departure COVID- 19 negative test results, data page of passport through the above link.
Such travellers should possess QR Code on their mobile phone or hard copy. This new regulation will come into effect from 1st January 2022.
More details: Click here
Sri Lanka has been added to the List of countries and territories permitted to enter the Kingdom of Thailand for Individuals under category (13); “Individuals who have been granted permission to enter the Kingdom of Thailand for the benefit of the economy in conjunction with public health security measures and the Government’s plan to reopen the country” . Accordingly, fully vaccinated travelers from 63 countries/territories including Sri Lanka where travelers must have stayed for 21 days or more and arriving in Thailand by air are exempted from quarantine if Day 1 PCR test is negative.
Fully vaccinated travelers from any country arriving in Thailand by air are eligible under ‘Sandbox’ programme and need to stay first 7 nights at SHA+ accommodation ( Safety and Health Administration) within one of the 17 Blue Zone Sandbox destinations if planning to continue the journey to other destinations in Thailand.
Procedure and requirement under Sandbox programme and 17 Sandbox Destinations: Click Here
Travelers who are unvaccinated or partially vaccinated should undergo;
With effect from 1 November 2021, issuance of Certificate of Entry (COE) to Thailand will be replaced by ‘Thailand Pass’ system. Travelers should register online at https://tp.consular.go.th/ and obtain Thailand Pass QR Code to present to Airlines and Thai Border Control Officials. COE approved before 1 November 2021 remains valid to enter Thailand.
For more information
All travelers (excluding short-term visitors) with a 14-day travel history to Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka prior to departure to Singapore will be allowed to enter Singapore from 26 October 2021, 2359 hours. These travelers will be subject to Category IV border measures. All travelers would be allowed to transit through Singapore. Read More
i. Permission for fully vaccinated tourists and travelers entering to the Kingdom of Cambodia without quarantine. (Click Here)
ii. Travellers can apply e-visa at https://www.evisa.gov.kh/
iii. COVID-19 vaccinations for foreigners in Cambodia
The Royal Embassy of Cambodia has informed that individuals could send details for vaccination directly to the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training (MLVT) in Cambodia with copy to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia and to the Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Bangkok.
Email: covid19.vaccination@mlvt.gov.kh
Telegram bot: “employeevaccination_bot”
Mr. Leang Sophor (+885) 16 766 877,
Ms .Chea Sophea (+855) 98 411 723
Announcement of the Inter-Ministerial Committee to Fight COVID-19 dated 08.04.2021 on Request Mechanism of Voluntary COVID-19 Vaccination for Foreigners in Cambodia issued by the Ministry of Health of Cambodia – Click Here
05. The Government of Lao People’s Democratic Republic Extended the implementation of the Measures on Containment, Prevention, and Comprehensive Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic from 20 July to 03 August 2021- Click Here
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lao PDR
Information and Education for Health
World Health Organization (Lao PDR)
The Government of Lao PDR has established following emergency contact details as follows;
Hotline: 165 or 166
Mobile: 020 5406 6777
Ministry of Health
Health Promotion Bureau
Ministry of Health Epidemiology Unit
Updates on COVID-19 Coronavirus Disease 2019
World Health Organization Updates in Sri Lanka
Airport & Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Limited
Civil Aviation Authority Sri Lanka
Twitter Official News & Updates from President’s Media Division of Sri Lanka
President’s Media Division
Twitter Mahinda Rajapaksa
Foreign Ministry
Twitter Ministry of Foreign Ministry
Department of Immigration and Emigration Sri Lanka
13th Floor, 75/6-7 Ocean Tower2 Soi 19, Sukhumvit Rd., Wattana, Bangkok 10110