🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
ASIA PACIFIC
Sri Lanka Customs
15%
Duty-Free Allowances
| Category | Allowance |
|---|---|
| Alcohol | 2L |
| Cigarettes | 200 |
| Personal goods value | US$1500 |
| Travelers aged 18+ may bring 2 L alcohol + 200 cigarettes / 50 cigars duty-free. Personal goods up to USD 1,500. Returning resident allowance is higher under TR. | |
Travelers aged 18+ may bring 2 L alcohol + 200 cigarettes / 50 cigars duty-free. Personal goods up to USD 1,500. Returning resident allowance is higher under TR.
Cash Declaration Threshold
US$10,000
Local currency equivalent: USD
Travelers carrying cash, traveler's cheques, or negotiable instruments above this threshold must declare them at customs on arrival.
Special Notes
- 01SAFTA + SAARC member; preferential trade with regional partners.
- 02FTA with India provides duty-free access for many goods.
- 03Currency: Sri Lankan rupee (LKR); financial-crisis context (2022-2023) means USD is increasingly accepted.