Travel advice for Sri Lanka and Maldives
TRAVEL ADVICE UPDATE
SRI LANKA
Current British Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) travel advice for Sri Lanka is as follows:
- You need a visa to enter Sri Lanka.
- Foreign nationals, with the exception of media crews, no longer need permission from the
Sri Lankan Ministry of Defence before travelling to the northern districts of Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Mannar,
Mullaittivu and Vavuniya. Military operations are ongoing and you should obey orders from the security
forces and signs warning of the danger from land-mines.
- Political rallies in Sri Lanka have sometimes turned violent. You should avoid any political gatherings
or rallies.
- There is an underlying threat from terrorism.
- Most visits to Sri Lanka are trouble-free, but you should be aware of the risk of credit card fraud,
road accidents and drownings.
- Take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance before you travel.
For more details, please go to
FCO Sri Lanka
MALDIVES
Current British Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) travel advice for Maldives is as follows:
- There have been political demonstrations in the capital island of Malé, and on some non-resort islands.
- There is no British Embassy or Consulate in Maldives. If you need consular assistance you should contact
the British High Commission in Sri Lanka. A consular correspondent in the capital, Malé can liaise with
the British High Commission in Sri Lanka in emergencies.
- There is a general threat from terrorism.
- Most visits to Maldives are trouble free. The most common problems faced by visiting British nationals
are lost and stolen passports, and swimming and diving related accidents.
- Petty crime occurs. Take care of your valuables and other personal possessions.
- Take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance before you travel.
For further details, please go to
FCO Maldives
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SRI LANKA - A NEW PEACEFUL AND UNITED ERA
Sri Lanka officially declared the end of nearly three decades of internal conflict between
government forces and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in May 2009, hailing a new
peaceful era for a united island. We wish Sri Lanka and its people all the best in uniting
and developing the country, and we look forward to introducing more travellers to the traditional
and generous Sri Lankan hospitality!
The safety and security of our customers are paramount and Tikalanka
Tours always follows the official travel advice of the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO),
which means we do not visit areas of Sri Lanka or Maldives advised against by the FCO.
For up to date travel advice, please go to
FCO Travel Advice
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