Digitalization of Arrival and Departure Facilities
January 30, 2023
Facilities have been provided to complete the Arrival cards by foreigners coming to Sri Lanka and Departure cards by Sri Lankans leaving the country through online with effect from 01.01.2023.
Accordingly the ari passengers have been facilitated to fill this card online three days prior to their travel, visiting the official website: www.immigration.gov.lk of the Department of Immigration and Emigration or through the link: https://eservices.immigration.gov.lk web page. Thereby it enable the passengers to complete the immigration and emigration formalities without any inconvenience.
Please visit : https://eservices.immigration.gov.lk/emb/eEmbarkation
The Controller-General, Department of Immigration and Emigration
Preventive measures for persons arriving from overseas during the pandemic of COVID-l9
December 12, 2022
High Commission hosts the first “Wes Mangallaya Ceremony”, in Canberra
November 4, 2022
The Sri Lanka High Commission hosted the first ‘Wes Mangallaya ceremony’, in Canberrra organised by the Bhagya School of Dance (BDS) on 15 October 2022 at the Sri Lanka High Commission Premises. Read More »
Scheme to Grant Permits to Import Electric Vehicles by the Sri Lankans Working Abroad
September 2, 2022
The Ministry of Labour and Foreign Employment has issued the Circular No. 02/2022 dated 31st August 2022 introducing a scheme to granting permits to import electric vehicles by the Sri Lankans working abroad.
Please see the Circular ( in Sinhala) which outline the conditions, criteria and operational procedure with respect to the scheme.
Central Bank of Sri Lanka joins hands with the Foreign Employment Bureau to promote the LankaRemit mobile application
August 30, 2022
With the aim of popularizing the LankaRemit National Remittance Mobile Application among migrant workers, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) and the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) held a ceremony on 26 August 2022 at SLBFE to demonstrate its features. LankaRemit provides Sri Lankan expatriates with access to a fast, secure and more convenient remittance channel to send money to Sri Lanka. Read More »
Importance of ‘Fair Play’ by all Stakeholders of the Economy in Countering the Current Unprecedented Economic Crisis
August 2, 2022
The Government and the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) have been implementing several measures to ease the burden of the current economic hardships on the people. One major factor that is contributing to the current crisis and the resultant hardships is the lack of foreign exchange liquidity in the banking system. Such shortage of forex liquidity has affected the provision of essential imports, including fuel. To ensure adequate foreign exchange liquidity in the banking system, the CBSL had to impose surrender requirements on export earnings. Further, measures were taken by the Government and the CBSL to discourage foreign exchange outflows, such as imposing restrictions on certain imports and payment terms and introducing margin requirements, while encouraging foreign inflows through the banking system, rather than those being channelled through the grey market. The success of these regulatory measures and the ability to achieve the intended outcomes depend on the support and cooperation from the trading community and the banking system. However, it has been brought to the notice of the CBSL that certain market players are not being fully compliant with these regulations. Such practice, if continued, would deprive the people of the support expected from the Government in difficult times, while undermining the moral obligation of ‘equal burden sharing’ that is expected of all stakeholders under difficult and extraordinary circumstances. Read More »
ARTICLE OF SRI LANKA TEA BOARD ON THE OCCASION OF CELEBRATION OF INTERNATIONAL TEA DAY – 21ST MAY 2022
May 21, 2022
International Tea Day is a United Nations observance celebrated annually on May 21 to express the economical, biological and physical benefits of tea. It was inaugurated by the General Assembly and essentially replaced the unofficial observance of the same name, which used to be celebrated on December 15 in tea producing countries. The observance of International Tea Day is promoted and facilitated by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization in collaboration with other relevant organizations and stakeholders. Read More »
Sri Lanka Tourism: Comprehensive Visitor Information Portal
May 21, 2022
Ayubowan and Welcome back to the paradise island of Sri Lanka. As we open our doors to the world once again ; we’ve pulled out all the stops, ensuring that every precautionary measure has been set in place to make your island getaway as safe, secure and serene as possible. In your preparation to explore the wild and wonderful, we’d like to bring your attention to the ‘things you need to know ‘ for your safety as you make your way to an amazing time that is So Sri Lanka!
We are so looking forward to welcome you! Click the link ….
Landing requirements to Sri Lanka for Tourists/Foreign Passport Holders/Sri Lankans
April 26, 2022
Notice: Landing Requirments to Sri Lanka for Tourists Foreign Passport Holders Sri Lankans
Register with the High Commission
The Sri Lankan High Commission in Canberra would like to keep in touch with Sri Lankans and persons of Sri Lankan origin living in Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu and other Pacific Islands as well as Sri Lankan community organisations in those countries.
If you are a current/former Sri Lankan or an office bearer of a Sri Lankan community organisation we invite you to register with the High Commission.
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Sri Lanka High Commission
61, Hampton Circuit
Yarralumla
ACT 2600