TBM Staff - Mumbai The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) has said that Sri Lankan passport holders do not require the COVID-19 Insurance coverage when travelling to Sri Lanka.
However, all Tourist Visa holders require mandatory Sri Lanka COVID-19 Insurance coverage to be purchased online https://portal.pionline.lk/covidinsurance/ or on arrival.
All Tourist visa holders require a travel Insurance coverage for a minimum of USD 50,000, including cover for hospitalised treatment for COVID-19 infection.
The COVID-19 Insurance coverage is not required to board an aircraft but upon landing in Sri Lanka if the tourist visa holder is not carrying the COVID-19 Insurance coverage for a minimum of USD 50,000, he/she must purchase the policy prior to leaving the respective airport in Sri Lanka, it said. (Source: News in Asia)
