Information for Travelers to Sri Lanka
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Visas :
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Visitors from the USA, most western European countries, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Israel, Japan, Singapore and Hong Kong do not require visas.
Automatic entry for between 30 and 90 days is given on arrival.
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Immunisations :
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Cholera, hepatitis & malaria
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Time Zone :
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GMT/UTC plus five hours 30 minutes
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Electricity :
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230-40V, 50 Hz
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Weights & Measures :
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Metric
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Currency :
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Sri Lankan rupee
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Travellers Cheque :
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Travellers cheques and US dollars are widely accepted in the country.
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Credit Cards :
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International credit cards such as Visa and MasterCard are widely accepted.
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Tipping :
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Tipping is not necessarily in the country but hotel porters usually get around Rs10 per luggage.
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Bargaining :
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