Beautiful Sri Lanka will reopen to tourism on August 1
Sri Lanka is a drop below India the size of Switzerland. produces the best tea in the world , is bathed by beaches that have everything they have to have and exudes simplicity and sincerity. In addition, the natural wealth of the country is overwhelming: it has more than 15 natural parks, the highest density of leopards in the world in the Yala National Park and the largest population of elephants outside of Africa (3,000 copies).
If these reasons aren't enough for you to want to fly to ancient Ceylon right away, maybe this one will: it's one of the few countries outside of Europe that will open its borders this summer. It will on august 1 for all tourists in the world, but yes, with one caveat: travelers must undergo up to four tests to check if they have been infected by Covid-19.
The first of them must be done, at most, 72 hours before boarding . The next one is carried out free of charge by the country upon arrival at the airport, where the passenger must wait from four to six hours. Right now, the time it takes to get the results is 24 hours , but the authorities hope to reduce that time for August. Even so, if they do not succeed, tourists will be able to select a four or five star hotel in Colombo or Negombo to make the wait.
The good life awaits you in ancient Ceylon
The following test will be carried out between four and five days after arrival , and will be carried out by a mobile unit that will be coordinated with the traveler's accommodation. This is also mandatory, since the new measures require a minimum stay of five nights in the country. But there is still one more test: the one that is carried out on those who decide to pass more than ten days in Sri Lanka. "Although this may be inconvenient, it is essential to protect everyone and provide peace of mind," they defend from the country's Tourism.
If any of the tests carried out on the island are positive, the traveler must quarantine in a designated hotel or hospital, if necessary, for an estimated time between 14 and 21 days.
VISAS OF UP TO 30 DAYS
The country will issue visas of up to 30 days for all tourists who so wish. To get it, a payment of** 100 dollars** (about 89 euros) is required; a reservation in an accommodation certified by the country; a trip itinerary; a return ticket and medical insurance. In addition, it is also recommended hire in advance transport within the country , as the authorities recommend not using public media.