Sri Lanka exempts PCR /Antigen test for fully vaccinated travellers

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The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) has announced that all Fully Vaccinated travellers (who have completed 14 days after the recommended doses of COVID-19 vaccination) arriving to Sri Lanka from overseas will NOT be required to undergo PCR or Rapid Antigen Tests prior to arrival from March 01, 2022 onwards.

Points to Note: All travellers who have obtained COVID-19 vaccines should carry a proof of vaccination in English throughout their travel; Travellers with a past history of COVID-19 infection should depart after 7 days of onset of infection; Travellers of 18 years and below, who have obtained at least a single dose of a recognized vaccine, will be considered as Fully Vaccinated if departed 2 weeks after completion of vaccination; Travellers of 12 years & above who are NOT Fully Vaccinated should mandatorily carry a negative PCR test report done within 72hours prior to embarkation OR a negative Rapid Antigen test report done within 48hours prior to embarkation, in English language; All Tourist Visa holders require mandatory Sri Lanka COVID-19 Insurance coverage to be purchased online or on arrival; This Sri Lanka COVID-19 Insurance has a coverage of USD 75,000 including cover for hospitalized treatment for COVID-19 infection.