General

What should I do if I booked a villa on Booking but cannot pay before arrival?

Housing & Rent · 15 days ago

Is Sri Lanka issuing digital nomad visas?

Visas & Documents · 2 days ago

How can I tell local vegetables from fruit in Sri Lanka, and which fruits should I choose to eat fresh?

Shopping · 7 days ago

What are the risks of riding a motorbike without a licence in Sri Lanka?

Transport · 2 days ago

Do I need special vaccinations before traveling to Sri Lanka?

Medical · 16 days ago

What is the visa overstay fine in Sri Lanka, and does it apply while waiting to pay for an extension?

Visas & Documents · 11 days ago

Can I book a hotel through Booking.com or Agoda without prepayment and pay at the property?

Housing & Rent · 10 days ago

What is the best way to get around Sri Lanka: rental car, taxi, train or bus?

Transport · 4 days ago

What is included in a 160,000 LKR apartment rental near Unawatuna and Galle, Sri Lanka?

Housing & Rent · 4 days ago

How much do hotels and guesthouses cost in Sri Lanka, and is it worth paying extra for a resort?

Housing & Rent · 6 days ago

How much do flights to Sri Lanka cost, and is connecting via the UAE cheaper than flying with Aeroflot?

Transport · 7 days ago

Is all-inclusive worth booking at hotels in Sri Lanka, or are breakfast-only stays better?

Housing & Rent · 7 days ago

Sri Lanka visa: do I need an extension for a 35-day stay?

Visas & Documents · 8 days ago

Do I need proof of an onward or return ticket to enter Sri Lanka and apply for an ETA?

Visas & Documents · 9 days ago

Do foreign drivers need a local driving permit in Sri Lanka, and how much does it cost?

Transport · 9 days ago

How to see the elephant river bathing in Pinnawala before an afternoon flight from Colombo airport?

General Tips · 10 days ago

What happens if a flight is cancelled or you miss a connection on a single airline booking when travelling to Sri Lanka?

Transport · 12 days ago

How to find long-stay accommodation in Sri Lanka: book ahead or rent a villa/apartment locally?

Housing & Rent · 12 days ago

Tuk-tuk and scooter rental costs and licence requirements in Sri Lanka

Transport · 17 days ago

Do you need a Sri Lankan temporary driving permit to rent and ride a motorbike if you have a motorcycle licence and an International Driving Permit?

Transport · 17 days ago

Where to buy a local SIM or eSIM in Sri Lanka and how much does mobile data cost?

SIM & Internet · 23 days ago

Do you need mosquito repellent in Sri Lanka, and where can you buy a repellent or plug-in vaporizer?

Medical · 18 days ago

Which Sri Lanka safari park is best for elephants, fewer crowds, or a chance to see leopards: Yala, Udawalawe, or Minneriya?

General Tips · 21 days ago

Is Uber tuk-tuk reliable and cheaper than a car for short trips in Sri Lanka?

Transport · 20 days ago

Sri Lanka visa for a 35-day stay: can I extend on arrival or pay for a 5-day overstay?

Visas & Documents · 20 days ago

How to extend a tourist visa in Sri Lanka when the online application website or payment link is not working?

Visas & Documents · 20 days ago

How much spending money should two international travelers budget for 13 days in Sri Lanka, excluding accommodation?

Housing & Rent · 20 days ago

Sri Lanka visa overstay fines and problems with visa extensions

Visas & Documents · 20 days ago

How to plan a self-drive road trip in Sri Lanka: car rental, driver hire and realistic mountain travel times

Transport · 20 days ago

Do I need a motorcycle licence or local permit to ride a scooter in Sri Lanka?

Transport · 21 days ago

Where can travelers order cigarettes, IQOS/GLO heated-tobacco sticks and vapes with delivery in Sri Lanka, and how much do they cost?

Shopping · 23 days ago

Can tourists ride a scooter in Sri Lanka without a valid motorcycle licence, and what are the consequences?

Transport · 22 days ago

Do foreign drivers need a local driving permit to rent a car in Sri Lanka if they have an International Driving Permit?

Transport · 26 days ago

How to book a villa or guesthouse in Sri Lanka for New Year without a working bank card?

Housing & Rent · 27 days ago

Are Air Arabia flights via Sharjah operating, and what are my options if part of a connecting ticket is cancelled?

Transport · 27 days ago

How much do popular Sri Lanka day tours to Ella, Yala National Park and whale watching cost?

General Tips · 16 days ago

Should tourists rent and drive a tuk-tuk in Sri Lanka, or is a car a better option?

Transport · 29 days ago

Can you see elephant bathing in Sri Lanka in one day, or is an overnight stay necessary?

General Tips · 33 days ago

Sri Lanka travel insurance: cost and medical cover after a road accident

Medical · 34 days ago

Do international travelers need Sri Lanka entry approval before flying, or can it be arranged at the airport?

Visas & Documents · 34 days ago

Is an onward or return ticket checked when flying to Sri Lanka on an ETA?

Visas & Documents · 35 days ago

Where to rent a large villa for 6–8 people with a pool and kitchen on Sri Lanka’s south coast?

Housing & Rent · 37 days ago

Can international travelers bring cigarettes into Sri Lanka?

General Tips · 14 days ago

How can international travelers book accommodation in Sri Lanka without a working card for online prepayment?

Housing & Rent · 39 days ago

Is it safe and worthwhile for tourists to buy sapphire jewelry in Sri Lanka?

Shopping · 40 days ago

How quickly can international travelers get a passport before traveling to Sri Lanka?

Visas & Documents · 42 days ago

How can families protect children from mosquitoes during a beach holiday in Unawatuna, Sri Lanka?

Medical · 42 days ago

How can international visitors legally rent and ride a scooter or motorcycle in Sri Lanka with a car-only driving licence?

Transport · 42 days ago

Can you re-enter Sri Lanka after a visa run if you have already spent around 270 days in the country?

Visas & Documents · 43 days ago

Can I bring vapes into Sri Lanka, and are e-cigarettes available to buy locally?

Shopping · 45 days ago