New ’Covid 19’ protocol, procedures issued for all inbound tourists

Sri Lanka Tourism has issued new 'Covid 19' Protocol and Procedures for all inbound tourists.

According to new guidelines, uniformity in Protocol and Procedures should be followed by all incoming tourists to Sri Lanka and there will be no exception to the rule for any nationality or country, in order to prevent any discrimination.

The guidelines also said tourists will be guided by the Ministry of Health and WHO guidelines.

All incoming tourists must possess a vaccination card and tourists who are not vaccinated, should submit a PCR report obtained 72 hours prior to arrival.

"The relevant institutions in Sri Lanka will keep a close watch on any new covid related developments in consultation with the health authorities, " the Sri Lanka Tourism said. (Ajith Siriwardana)