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  1. Sri Lanka

    visaTypes.tourist-eta.feeNotes

    Before
    Standard fee for non-SAARC nationals; SAARC nationals pay USD 20. Free for the 40 nationalities on Sri Lanka's free tourist-ETA list (from 25 May 2026), for Singapore and Seychelles (30 days) and the Maldives (90 days) under reciprocal agreements, and for children under 12.
    After
    The ETA portal lists USD 50 for countries outside South Asia and USD 20 for South Asian countries. It says the tourist ETA is free for 30 days for nationals of 40 listed countries from 25 May 2026, for Singapore and Seychelles (30 days) and the Maldives (90 days) under reciprocal and bilateral agreements, and for children of any nationality under 12 (up to 30 days).

  2. Sri Lanka

    countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit

    Before
    According to the Government of Canada, the monsoon brings rain from December to February in the northeast and from May to September in the southwest, so the two coasts are wet at different times of year. Between them come two inter-monsoon seasons, March–April and October–November, with scattered but intense rainfall and thunderstorms.
    After
    The Government of Canada says the rainy season (or monsoon) extends from December to February in the northeast and from May to September in the southwest, and that between them are two inter-monsoon seasons, March to April and October to November, when scattered but intense rainfall and thunderstorms are common.

  3. Sri Lanka

    countryFacts.safety

    Before
    The UK Foreign Office says violent crimes against foreigners are rare but low-level opportunistic crime has increased, and that protests can happen anywhere on the island at short notice and can become violent. The Government of Canada advises a high degree of caution because of demonstrations, the threat of terrorist attacks and crime.
    After
    The UK government says violent crimes against foreigners are rare but there has been an increase in incidents of low-level opportunistic crime, and that protests and demonstrations can happen anywhere across the island at short notice and can become violent. The Government of Canada advises a high degree of caution because of demonstrations, the threat of terrorist attacks and crime.

  4. Sri Lanka

    entryRequirements.customs.notes.0

    Before
    The UK Foreign Office says there are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of Sri Lanka, and you must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.
    After
    The Government of Canada says exporting antiques without a proper licence is illegal.

  5. Sri Lanka

    entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits

    Before
    The Central Bank of Sri Lanka says foreign exchange worth more than USD 15,000 (or the equivalent in other currencies) must be declared to the Department of Customs.
    After
    The Central Bank of Sri Lanka's glossary describes a declaration to the Department of Customs where foreign exchange exceeds USD 15,000 or its equivalent in other foreign currencies.

  6. Sri Lanka

    entryRequirements.proofOfFunds

    Before
    ETA holders must produce sufficient funds to meet their expenses during the stay at the port of entry. No official source we could read sets an amount.
    After
    The ETA portal says all ETA holders should have sufficient funds to meet the expenses during the stay at the port of entry. No official source we could read sets an amount.

  7. Sri Lanka

    entryRequirements.onwardTicket

    Before
    ETA holders must produce a confirmed return ticket at the port of entry.
    After
    The ETA portal says all ETA holders should have a confirmed return ticket at the port of entry.

  8. Sri Lanka

    entryRequirements.travelInsurance

    Before
    No official source we could read makes travel insurance a condition of entry. The UK government advises insurance for local treatment and medical evacuation: emergency treatment outside the main cities is not readily available, private hospitals can be expensive, and repatriation options in an emergency are limited.
    After
    No official source we could read makes travel insurance a condition of entry. The UK government says emergency medical treatment outside main cities is not readily available, treatment in private hospitals can be expensive, and options for repatriation in an emergency are limited and very expensive, and advises adequate travel health insurance.

  9. Sri Lanka

    entryRequirements.vaccinations.yellow-fever

    Before
    A yellow fever vaccination certificate (ICVP) is required from travelers aged 9 months and over arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission, including after more than 12 hours' transit through an airport in one.
    After
    WHO's Annex 1 lists Sri Lanka as requiring proof of yellow fever vaccination from travellers aged 9 months or over arriving from countries at risk of yellow fever transmission, including travellers who have transited more than 12 hours through the airport of such a country.

  10. Sri Lanka

    entryRequirements.passportValidity

    Before
    Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months on the date of arrival.
    After
    The ETA portal says ETA holders need a passport valid for not less than 6 months from the date of arrival.

  11. Sri Lanka

    tips.buddha-respect

    Before
    The UK Foreign Office warns that disrespecting Buddhist images and artefacts is a serious offence that can lead to arrest, that visible tattoos of Buddha can get you refused entry or deported, and that you should not pose for photographs standing in front of a statue of Buddha.
    After
    The UK government says disrespecting Buddhist images and artefacts is a serious offence that can lead to arrest, that visible tattoos of Buddha can get you refused entry or deported, and not to pose for photographs standing in front of a statue of Buddha.

  12. Sri Lanka

    tips.two-monsoons

    Before
    The Government of Canada says Sri Lanka's monsoon rains fall from December to February in the northeast and from May to September in the southwest, so the two coasts have their wet seasons at different times of year.
    After
    The Government of Canada says the rainy season (or monsoon) extends from December to February in the northeast and from May to September in the southwest.

  13. Sri Lanka

    faq.onward-ticket-funds

    Before
    A passport valid for 6 months, the ETA approval, a confirmed return ticket, and proof of sufficient funds for your stay. Canada's travel advice adds that you must also fill out an online arrival card, which you can complete 3 days before arriving.
    After
    The ETA portal says all ETA holders should have, at the port of entry, a passport valid for not less than 6 months from the date of arrival, a confirmed return ticket and sufficient funds to meet expenses during the stay, and advises keeping a copy of the ETA approval. Canada's travel advice says you will also need to fill out an online arrival card, which you can complete 3 days before arriving.

  14. Sri Lanka

    faq.eta-processing

    Before
    No official source we could read states how long an online ETA application takes. Sri Lanka's overseas missions issue an ETA or short-stay visa within 3 business days, and the ETA portal advises keeping a copy of the ETA approval to produce at the port of entry.
    After
    No official source we could read states how long an online ETA application takes. The ETA portal says Sri Lanka's overseas missions issue an ETA or short-stay visa within 3 business days, and advises keeping a copy of the ETA approval to produce at the port of entry.

  15. Sri Lanka

    faq.extend-stay

    Before
    Yes. The Department of Immigration and Emigration extends tourist visas, applied for online after you arrive, in bands counted from your arrival date: to day 90, to day 180 and to day 270. Fees depend on nationality — USD 60 to reach day 90 for nationalities the chart does not name, and USD 100 for the US and for the countries it names, including the UK, Canada and Australia.
    After
    Yes. The Department of Immigration and Emigration's tourist visa extension fee chart runs in bands counted from arrival — days 31–90, 91–180 and 181–270. To reach day 90 it charges USD 60 for any country it does not name, and USD 100 for the United States and for the countries it names, including the UK, Canada and Australia. The ETA portal says short-term extensions beyond 30 days are applied for at eservices.immigration.gov.lk after you arrive.

  16. Sri Lanka

    faq.free-visa

    Before
    Since 25 May 2026 the tourist ETA has been free for nationals of the 40 countries the ETA portal lists, including the US, UK, Canada, Australia, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the Gulf states, India, China, Russia and Japan, and for Maldives, Seychelles and Singapore under reciprocal agreements. An ETA application is still required.
    After
    The ETA portal says that from 25 May 2026 nationals of 40 listed countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, India, China, Russia and Japan, can obtain the tourist ETA free of charge for 30 days, and that under reciprocal and bilateral agreements Singapore and Seychelles (30 days) and the Maldives (90 days) can too. It says a traveller needs to apply and obtain an ETA before arrival.

  17. Sri Lanka

    faq.us-need-visa

    Before
    Yes — an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA), applied for at eta.gov.lk. Since 25 May 2026 US citizens are among the 40 nationalities that get the tourist ETA free of charge; it allows 30 days with double entry.
    After
    Yes — the ETA portal says travellers need to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before arrival. Its fee table lists the United States of America among the 40 countries whose nationals, from 25 May 2026, can obtain the tourist ETA free of charge for 30 days; the tourist visa is listed with double entry for 30 days.

  18. Sri Lanka

    summary

    Before
    Visitors to Sri Lanka obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) — USD 50 for a 30-day double-entry tourist visit (USD 20 for South Asian nationals), or USD 60 (USD 25) when obtained on arrival — and since 25 May 2026 nationals of the 40 countries on the ETA portal's free tourist-ETA list, including India, China and Russia, get the tourist ETA free of charge.
    After
    Sri Lanka's ETA portal says a traveller planning a holiday visit, a short business trip or a transit needs to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before arrival. Its fee table gives USD 50 for a tourist ETA (USD 20 for South Asian countries), or USD 60 (USD 25) on arrival, and says that from 25 May 2026 nationals of 40 listed countries, including India, China and Russia, can obtain the tourist ETA free of charge for 30 days.

  19. South Sudan

    countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit

    Before
    No official source we could read gives a best time to visit South Sudan. The UK Foreign Office says that during the rainy season, from April to November, most roads outside Juba become impassable and there is a risk of being cut off by floods.
    After
    No official source we could read gives a best time to visit South Sudan. The UK Foreign Office says that during the rainy season from April to November most roads outside Juba become impassable and there is a risk of being cut off by floods outside the capital.

  20. South Sudan

    countryFacts.safety

    Before
    The UK, Canadian and Australian governments advise against all travel to South Sudan. The UK cites the risk of armed violence and criminality; Canada cites armed conflict, inter-ethnic violence, high levels of violent crime and a risk of kidnapping. The UK says the security situation could deteriorate rapidly and unpredictably.
    After
    The UK, Canadian and Australian governments advise against all travel to South Sudan. The UK cites the risk of armed violence and criminality and says the security situation could deteriorate rapidly and unpredictably; Canada cites armed conflicts, inter-ethnic violence, high levels of violent crime and a risk of kidnapping.

  21. South Sudan

    countryFacts.payments

    Before
    The UK Foreign Office says international cards are not widely accepted, though some newer hotels and supermarkets are starting to, and ATMs are hard to find and often do not take international cards; it advises bringing large-denomination US dollars in clean, unmarked notes dated 2017 or later. Canada's travel advice says larger expenses such as hotel bills must be paid in cash, and that changing money outside banks and exchange bureaus is illegal.
    After
    The UK Foreign Office says international credit and debit cards are not widely accepted, although some newer hotels and supermarkets are starting to, that ATMs are hard to find and often do not take international cards, and advises bringing large-denomination US dollars in clean, unblemished notes dated 2017 onwards. Canada's travel advice says credit cards are accepted only in limited locations such as major hotels, some restaurants and shopping centres, and that US currency dated before 2006 is not accepted.

  22. South Sudan

    entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits

    Before
    No official source we could read states South Sudan's cash-declaration threshold. The UK Foreign Office says you must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty, and to ask the South Sudanese Embassy for the rules.
    After
    No official source we could read states South Sudan's cash-declaration threshold. The UK Foreign Office says you must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty, and to contact the South Sudanese Embassy for information.

  23. South Sudan

    entryRequirements.declarations.alien-registration

    Before
    If you stay in South Sudan for 5 days or more, you must register at a local police station.
    After
    The UK Foreign Office says you must register at a local police station if you are in South Sudan for 5 days or more.

  24. South Sudan

    entryRequirements.vaccinations.yellow-fever

    Before
    A yellow fever vaccination certificate (ICVP) is required of all travellers aged 9 months or over, whatever country you arrive from. South Sudan itself has yellow fever risk.
    After
    WHO's country list says proof of vaccination against yellow fever is required for all travellers aged 9 months or over.

  25. South Sudan

    tips.cash-usd

    Before
    The UK Foreign Office advises bringing large-denomination US dollars in clean, unblemished notes dated 2017 or later, as marked notes are likely to be refused; Canada says notes dated before 2006 are not accepted. Australia's Smartraveller recommends carrying enough US dollars to cover your whole stay.
    After
    The UK Foreign Office advises bringing large-denomination US dollars in clean, unblemished notes dated 2017 onwards, as notes marked in any way are likely to be refused; Canada says exchange houses and merchants do not accept US currency dated before 2006.