In this comprehensive guide, the **Ceyloners** team shares with you all the practical information, travel tips and local recommendations to experience the best of Sri Lanka... with complete peace of mind!

1. Obtaining a visa for Sri Lanka

All travelers must obtain an electronic visa, known as an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization), prior to arrival.

Simple online application ✈️: via the official website eta.gov.lk.
Fast delivery ⌛️: you'll receive your visa by email within 24 to 72 hours.
Duration 🗓: valid for 30 days, extendable on site if required.

>>> Ceyloners tip : Check that your passport is valid at least 6 months after your arrival date.

2. Health and vaccinations

Although no vaccinations are required to enter Sri Lanka, certain protective measures are recommended:

Usual vaccinations up to date (DT-Polio, hepatitis A, B, typhoid, rabies).
Mosquito protection: repellent spray, long clothing, mosquito net.
Food hygiene: drink only bottled water, avoid ice cubes, prefer cooked dishes.

**Bonus :**

Take along a small first-aid kit with bandages, paracetamol, antiseptic, anti-diarrheal. ⛑

3. Safety in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is a destination generally safe but a few precautions are necessary:

Respect local customs 🛕: proper dress in temples, bare feet, shoulders and legs covered.
Keep your valuables safe and avoid displaying them.
Transport 🚕: use cabs or tuk-tuks recommended by your hotel or reliable transport services like Uber.

4. Money and payments

The local currency is the Sri Lankan rupee (LKR).

To help you manage your budget, check **the current exchange rate** here 👉 xe.com

Currency exchange and withdrawals 🏦: You can exchange your euros at banks, exchange offices or directly at the airport. ATMs are widely available in major cities.
Credit cards 💳: Visa and Mastercard are accepted in most hotels, restaurants and tourist stores. But remember to always keep some cash on you for everyday purchases, especially in rural areas.

5. Internet and telephone in Sri Lanka

Buy a local SIM card as soon as you arrive at the airport: Dialog, Mobitel and Airtel are the most reliable.
You'll benefit from a very good 4G network in most of the country.
English 🇺🇸 is widely spoken, so you'll have no trouble getting around, especially in tourist areas.

>>>> For our travelers, Ceyloners offers you free of charge a local SIM card upon arrival at the airport.

6. Respect for the environment

Sri Lanka is an **ecological jewel**, thank you for taking care of it ❤️
Put your garbage in the garbage cans and avoid single-use plastic.
Respect the animals, don't touch them, don't feed them in the parks.
Follow the instructions of the guides in the natural parks.

Ceyloners is with you every step of the way

At Ceyloners, we do much more than plan tours. We build tailor-made trips, designed for you, according to your desires, your pace and your budget.

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