Sri Lanka
Travel Factsheet •
LKR
Currency
Sinhala
Language
+94
Calling Code
L
Drives On
Emergency Numbers
Police: 119
Ambulance: 110
Entry Requirements
Visa:
Visa on arrival for many nationalities; e-visa available.
Passport:
6 months validity
Money & Costs
Cards:
Mixed
ATMs:
Medium
Daily Budget:
$80
Tipping:
10% tip is appreciated in restaurants.
Health & Safety
Doctors:
Common
Pharmacy:
Limited hours
Essential Phrases
Hello
ආයුබෝවන්
Goodbye
ගුඩ්බයි
Please
කරුණාකර
Thank you
ස්තුතියි
Sorry
කණගාටුයි
Things to Avoid
Ignoring local customsAssuming english is widely understoodNot carrying cash for small purchases
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