Sri Lanka

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LKR

Currency

Sinhala

Language

+94

Calling Code

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 Don't discuss: PoliticsDon't discuss: Religion

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