Preparing for a trip to Sri Lanka

Basic knowledge you should know before traveling to Sri Lanka. We will explain in detail about visa application, Sri Lanka travel essentials, and expenses required during travel.

Sri Lanka visa application

A visa is required to enter Sri Lanka.
From January 1, 2012, a visa application is required for short-term sightseeing (less than 30 days) when traveling to Sri Lanka. When applying for a visa, you will need a round-trip air ticket for which the passport is valid for at least 6 months and the reservation has been confirmed. A Sri Lanka visa is an electronic visa (ETA) that you obtain on the Internet. When entering personal information, a passport is required and payment is made by credit card. When you enter information into the ETA system, you will receive an ETA by email. Please print out the issued ETA and bring it with you when traveling, and present it at the time of immigration in Sri Lanka. The visa application fee is $ 30 per person.

Necessities for traveling to Sri Lanka

• In Tissue Paper Sri Lanka, there is no custom of using paper in the toilet. However, there is no worry at foreign hotels and restaurants
• This is useful when you cannot wash your wet tissue.
• Because there are many gastrointestinal oils and spicy dishes, some people break their stomachs.
• If you travel on a vehicle for a long time, you should bring some medicine you can drink.
• It is recommended that you take it with you because there are not so many insect bites and insect repellents in Sri Lanka.
• Common medicines There are many local medicines that are too strong for Japanese people. * In case of poor physical condition, it is recommended that you tell your guide immediately and see your local doctor as soon as possible.
• Sunglasses, parasols, and sunscreen cream Sri Lanka is strong in the daytime, so you need to take sun protection.
• If you :usually use a watch on your mobile phone, don't forget. You may not be able to charge the phone locally
• If you have a flashlight and you have a blackout, you can rest assured. It is also convenient to visit the ruins in the evening.
• Slippers: in airplanes and hotels
• SD card: Sri Lanka is hard to get the camera's SD card, so I recommend taking it from Japan.

Costs required during travel

In the case of a tour with full meals, the necessary expenses during the trip are drinks, souvenirs, tips, etc.For free-plan tours and individual trips, in addition to the above expenses, meals, vehicle charges, and sightseeing expenses are required. You can use a credit card when purchasing domestic tickets or shopping at large shops.