🇱🇰 Sri Lanka · Asia
Safety Sri Lanka
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Sri Lanka has regained stability after difficult years. The island offers remarkable diversity in a small territory. Risks are moderate: typical tourist scams, dangerous driving, and sometimes violent monsoons.
Specific risks
Theft & petty crime
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Scams
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Natural disasters
3Vigilance conseillee
Health risks
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Political stability
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Areas to avoid
- Former conflict zones in the north — residual mines possible off the main roads
- Unsupervised beaches — strong currents
Emergency numbers
Police
119
Ambulance
110
Fire department
110
Health & precautions
Vaccinations
- Hepatitis A and B
- Typhoid fever
- Rabies if animal contact is possible
Drinking water
Avoid tap water. Bottled water is readily available.
Mosquitoes
Dengue is present, especially during the monsoon. Malaria is nearly eliminated but protect yourself.
General notes
The healthcare system is decent in the cities. Colombo has modern private hospitals.
Women travelers
Generally welcoming. Some persistent stares possible but physical harassment is rare. Clothing covering the shoulders is appreciated in temples.
LGBTQ+ travelers
Homosexuality is technically illegal (a colonial-era law rarely enforced). Discretion is strongly advised.
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