Useful Links & Resources
Government sites, embassies, transport & essential resources
Emergency: Police: 119 | Ambulance: 110 | Tourist Police: +94 11 242 1052 | Hotline: 1912
Official Government & Tourism
Sri Lanka Tourism Board
Official tourism website & destination guide
Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)
Apply for visa online - official portal
Department of Immigration
Visa & immigration information
Sri Lanka Customs
Customs regulations & import/export rules
Civil Aviation Authority
Drone regulations & permits
Central Bank of Sri Lanka
Currency & exchange rate information
Permits & Regulatory
Transport & Travel Booking
Sri Lanka Railways
Train schedules & information
12Go Asia Train Booking
Book trains online (Kandy-Ella, etc.)
Sri Lankan Airlines
National carrier - flights & bookings
Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA)
Main international airport arrivals/departures
Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB)
Public bus services & schedules
Cinnamon Air
Domestic seaplane & helicopter services
Uber Sri Lanka
Rideshare in Colombo, Kandy, Galle
PickMe (Sri Lanka Rideshare)
Local rideshare app - works island-wide
Accommodation & Tourism Services
Communications & Mobile
Health & Medical Services
Ministry of Health
Health advisories & medical regulations
National Hospital of Sri Lanka
Colombo's main government hospital
Colombo Hospital
Major private hospital in Colombo
Apollo Hospitals
International standard private care
Asian Medical Center
Private medical facility in Colombo
Sri Lanka Red Cross
Emergency medical assistance
WHO Health Services
International health information for Sri Lanka
CDC - Sri Lanka Travel Health
US CDC travel health recommendations
Emergency Contacts & Embassies
Emergency - Police
Call 119 for police emergencies
Emergency - Ambulance/Fire
Call 110 for medical/fire emergencies
Tourist Police (Colombo)
+94 11 242 1052 - Tourist assistance
Tourist Hotline
Call 1912 for 24/7 tourist information
Accident Service Hotline
+94 11 269 1111 - National Hospital accidents
Suwa Seriya Ambulance
Call 1990 - Free nationwide ambulance
International Embassies in Colombo
Money & Banking
Utilities & Practical Services
Emergency Numbers Quick Reference
Important Information
Drone Photography
Drones require permits from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). Apply weeks in advance at caa.lk/en/pages/regulations. Unauthorized drones may be confiscated.
Travel Insurance
Recommended for all travelers. Cover medical emergencies, evacuation, and travel cancellations. Many providers offer Sri Lanka-specific plans.
Mobile SIM Cards
Purchase at Colombo Airport in the arrivals hall. Dialog, Mobitel, and Airtel offer tourist plans. Tourist SIM cards include 15GB+ data for $10-15 USD.
Visa Application
Apply online at srilankaevisa.lk at least 3 days before travel. Processing takes 24-72 hours. Cost: ~$50 USD (most nationalities). Have return ticket and accommodation proof ready.
Disclaimer
Links are provided for convenience and are current as of January 2026. Always verify information directly with official sources before making decisions. Contact information may change. For emergencies, dial local numbers immediately.