Etikettarkiv: Covid19

Uppdatering avseende inresa Sri Lanka

The Ministry of Health in Sri Lanka has further relaxed travel protocols to Sri Lanka. Kindly note the change denoted below in Green pertaining to the COVID-19 insurance. 

These change has taken effect since 17 June 2022. 

  • Unvaccinated/ Partially-Vaccinated Travellers (12 years and above) to carry a negative COVID-19 PCR test report (done within 72 hours prior to embarkation) OR Rapid Antigen Test report (done within 48 hours prior to embarkation), Self Swabs are disallowed. 
  • The original vaccination certificate/ vaccination card/ verifiable evidence of vaccination, PCR test report/ RAT test report should be produced (in English).
  • The mandatory requirement to have an insurance coverage for COVID-19 treatment is lifted with effect from 17 June 2022. 
  • Submission of Health Declaration Form is not required.
  • Definition of a Fully Vaccinated Traveller (applicable to Sri Lanka) – If taken a two-dose vaccine (Pfizer, Sinopharm, Moderna, AstraZeneca etc.) or recommended combination of vaccine (e.g. Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca) or if taken a single dose vaccine (e.g. Janssen etc.) and depart two weeks after obtaining the vaccine. 

Procedure after formalities at the Airport

Vaccinated(departed 14 days after complete vaccination)

**No Covid-19 tests (PCR or RAT) required to be done BEFORE travelling to Sri Lanka.

  1. Free to travel to the community WITHOUT any other tests or quarantine stays.
  2. Children (18 years and below) if departed 14 days after obtaining at least a single dose of a recognised Vaccine, will be considered ‘Fully Vaccinated’.

Unvaccinated Children of Vaccinated Parents

  1. Up to 12 Years: No tests are needed.
  2. 12 – 18 Years: Exempted from pre-boarding and on arrival (day 1) COVID-19 test if departed two weeks after obtaining at least a single dose of Pfizer/ Moderna vaccine as that will be considered as ”Fully Vaccinated”. 

Unvaccinated/ Partially Vaccinated

  1. Should mandatorily carry a negative COVID-19 PCR test report done within 72 hours prior to embarkation OR RAT done within 48 hours prior to embarkation. 
  2. Exempted from On-Arrival (day 1) PCR Test.
  3. No further quarantine required if arriving with a negative test.

Unvaccinated Children of Unvaccinated/ Partially Vaccinated Parents

  1. Up to 12 Years: No tests are needed
  2. 12-18 Years: Protocol same as ’Unvaccinated/ Partially Vaccinated’ Parents.

Pre-infected travellers

  1. Travellers with a history of COVID-19 infection more than 6 months before date of departure with a single dose of a two-dose vaccine are NOT considered ’fully vaccinated’. Therefore they should arrive with a negative pre-boarding COVID-19 test but will be exempted from on-arrival (day 1) test.  
  2. Persons who have taken at least a single dose of a two-dose vaccine and after vaccination had COVID-19 infection during the past six months will be considered as ”Fully Vaccinated” and exempted from pre-boarding and on-arrival (day 1) COIVD-19 test. 
  3. Persons who had COVID-19 infection within past six months and after the infection taken a single dose of a two-dose vaccine will be considered as fully vaccinated and exempted from pre-boarding and on arrival (day 1) COVID-19 test. 
  4. Persons with COVID-19 infection should depart from their country to travel to Sri Lanka after 7 days of onset  of COVID-19 infection. They should carry a diagnosis card or verifiable evidence of positive COIVD-19 test report (PCR/RAT) as a proof of past history of illness.
  5. If travellers become infected with COVID-19 after arriving to Sri Lanka, isolation up to 7 days in an approved ’Safe & Secure certified’ hotel is mandatory.

Local Regulation on Wearing Face Masks

Sri Lanka has decided to relax the mandatory rule on wearing face masks. Therefore, wearing the face mask will not be mandatory at public places, except when using public transport, and during indoor events.

UPPDATERING INRESA SRI LANKA

Please see below a refresher on the existing travel guidelines to Sri Lanka.

  • Travellers (12 years and above) to carry a negative COVID-19 PCR test report (done within 72 hours prior to embarkation) OR Rapid Antigen Test report (done within 48 hours prior to embarkation), and the original vaccination card (if applicable) in English. Self Swabs are disallowed. 
  • Click here to pay for mandatory COVID-19 insurance at USD 12 for a policy of USD 75,000 for all travellers including children.
  • Each traveller to fill the online Health Declaration Form here prior to boarding the flight. Upload documents (vaccination record (if applicable), predeparture COVID-19 negative test report, data page of the passport etc.) and obtain the QR code. Ensure to carry this code on mobile or a hardcopy.

Procedure after formalities at the Airport

Vaccinated(departed 14 days after complete vaccination)

  1. Free to travel to the community WITHOUT any other tests or quarantine stays.
  2. Children of 12-18 years if departed 14 days after obtaining at least a single dose of Pfizer Vaccine, will be considered ‘Fully Vaccinated’.

Unvaccinated Children of Vaccinated Parents

  1. Up to 12 Years: No further tests are needed.
  2. 12 – 18 Years: Day 1 PCR to be done at a Lab in Katunayake or Level 1 Safe & Secure Hotel before being allowed to go to the community. If test report is positive (with a CT value > 30), they will be free to travel. 

Unvaccinated/ Partially Vaccinated

  1. On-Arrival PCR Test and undergo a 7-day bio-bubble travel in Level 1 Safe & Secure Hotels.
  2. Exit PCR Test/ RAT by Day 7 and be released to the community.
  3. Travellers who wish to leave to other foreign countries during the bio-bubble period can do so after getting a negative PCR test report. 

Unvaccinated Children of Unvaccinated/ Partially Vaccinated Parents

  1. Up to 12 Years: No tests are needed
  2. 12-18 Years: Protocol same as ’Unvaccinated/ Partially Vaccinated’ Parents.

Pre-infected travellers (within the past 6 months) and arriving with a single dose of vaccine taken 2 weeks after recovery.

  1. If arriving 14 days post-vaccination, the above protocol for ‘vaccinated’ will apply.
  2. If not fully vaccinated, should arrive after obtaining a single dose of Astra Zeneca/ Pfizer BioNTech/ Moderna/ Johnson & Johnson, Sputnik Light etc.
  3. Should carry a diagnosis card, positive PCR test report, positive RAT, verified proof of past illness in English.
  4. If 14 days have not passed post-vaccination, protocols under ‘partially vaccinated’ will apply.
  5. Unvaccinated children up to 18 years will be free to move to the community with their parents.

*For travellers departed within less than two weeks after completion of recommended doses of vaccination, protocols under ‘unvaccinated/ partially vaccinated’ will be applied until they complete Day 14 post-vaccination.

This will be revised depending on the COVID-19 situation in the country and globally.

NYTTIGA LÄNKAR RESA TILL SRI LANKA

Vi samlar här nyttiga länka för dig som skall resa till Sri Lanka, men även när du reser tillbaka till Sverige.

Sri Lanka Tourism

Deras sida Hello Again har det mest av informationen

Hemsida Hello Again

Vi förutsätter att du har blivit dubbelvaccinerad.

Colombo Airport

In such unprecedented times, the safety and the protection of our passengers, visitors, and colleagues continue to be on top of our minds.

We know that traveling during this unprecedented time is somewhat different from your previous travel experience, therefore we know you come across areas that you want to clarify before your travel. – Importantly this information hub services will address them.

Hemsida Colombo Airport

UPPDATERING RESEFÖRSÄKRING SRI LANKA

Bra info från ett av reseföretagen på Sri Lanka

We wish to inform you that the following enhancements will be applicable for all COVID-19 insurance coverages purchased for travel to Sri Lanka. 

The Value of the insurance cover will be increased to USD 75,000 at the existing rate of USD 12 per person. More details on the coverage can be read on https://srilanka.travel/helloagain/documents/COVID-19Insured/enhanced-insurance-coverage-new.pdf 

The insurance cover can be purchased through this new website https://portal.pionline.lk/covidinsurance  prior to arrival in the country or upon arrival. We recommend our guests do this prior to arrival for more convenience.

This COVID-19 insurance coverage is not required to board a flight but upon landing in Sri Lanka if the guest is not carrying the COVID-19 insurance coverage, it is mandatory to obtain it before leaving the airport grounds to start your tour.

RESERAPPORT SRI LANKA

Här kommer en liten rapport från styrelseledamoten Christina Riddebäck i Sweden-Sri Lanka Business Council (www.sslbc.se)

När jag med barn och barnbarn reste hit 8 december 2021 gick allt som smort.

Vi behövde:

1) Vaccinationsbevis (2-3 sprutor Om du inte tagit den 3:e försök få den)

2) PCR test som är negativ  –

3) Elektronisk hälsodeklaration

https://airport.lk/health_declaration/index

När du fyller i hälsodeklarationen ska du samtidigt bifoga vaccinationsbevis och PCR test när allt detta är klart får du en QR kod som du sedan scannar på flygplatsen i Colombo. Sen är det bara att åka in i landet.

Alla dokument bör finnas i både pappersformat och digitalt blev vi tipsade om. Jag passerade på flygplatsen i Clb medan en i sällskapet fick visa allt i pappersform också.

Sedan vi åkte in i landet har ingen efterfrågat dessa papper. Vissa hotell uppger att dom kommer efterfråga tex vaccinationsbevis men ingen har ännu frågat oss.

Läget i landet

100% av befolkningen använder munskydd när dom är utanför hemmet förutom när dom äter.

Inte alla hotell och restauranger är öppna.

boka för att få bada även om man är gäst.

Vad vi vet är de flesta gym öppna.

Ett varningens finger för att boka flyg med några av lågprisbolagen. Sett att flera inte kommit iväg pga av inställda resor.

Vi reste med Qatar och det funkade 100%.

Välkommen till paradisön!

UPPDATERING INRESA SRI LANKA

Also, kindly note that Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority – SLTDA has issued the attached guidelines for the tourists visiting the Island with effect from 01st January 2022. So that it would be great, if you could advise any of the passengers to arrive in the country to be abide by the advice to enjoy a smooth arrival process.

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Visit www.visitsrilanka.gov.lk to pay for COVID 19 Local Insurance Cover which will be MANDATORY from 1st January 2022. (Optionally, travelers can make payment through a SLTDA registered hotel/safe & secure travel agent. For details, visit www.srilanka.travel/helloagain).

Förenklad inresa till sri lanka för vaccinerade

Information på engelska om de senaste reglerna för inresa – det har blivit avsevärt lättare för vaccinerade att resa in – välkommen till Sri Lanka.

The Health Ministry of Sri Lanka has released a set of simplified regulations for travel in Sri Lanka;

Travellers (2 years and above) to carry a negative COVID-19 PCR test report and the original vaccination card (if applicable) in English, done within 72 hours prior to embarkation. 
Pre-infected Travellers (during past 3 months) to produce the above or a Rapid Antigen Report (in English) 48 hours prior to embarkation.

Procedure after formalities at the Airport

Vaccinated

  1. Free to travel to the community WITHOUT any other tests or quarantine stays.

Unvaccinated Children of Vaccinated Parents

  1. Up to 12 Years: No further tests are needed.
  2. 12 – 18 Years: Day 1 PCR to be done at a Lab in Katunayake or Level 1 Safe & Secure Hotel before being allowed to go to the community.

Unvaccinated/ Partially Vaccinated

  1. Arrival PCR Test and undergo a 14-day bio-bubble travel in Level 1 Safe & Secure Hotels.
  2. Exit PCR Test/ RAT on Day 12 and be released on Day 14.

Unvaccinated Children of Unvaccinated/ Partially Vaccinated Parents

  1. Up to 12 Years: No tests are needed
  2. 12-18 Years: Protocol same as ’Unvaccinated/ Partially Vaccinated’ Parents.

Pre-infected travellers (within the past 3 months) and arriving with a single dose of vaccine taken 2 weeks after recovery.

  1. If arriving 14 days post-vaccination, the above protocol for ‘vaccinated’ will apply.
  2. If not fully vaccinated, should arrive after obtaining a single dose of Astra Zeneca/ Pfizer BioNTech/ Moderna Vaccine.
  3. If 14 days have not passed post-vaccination, protocols under ‘departed within less than two weeks post-vaccination’ will apply.
  4. Unvaccinated children, up to 18 years will be free to move to the community with their parents.

*For travellers departed within less than two weeks after completion of recommended doses of vaccination, protocols under ‘unvaccinated/ partially vaccinated’ will be applied until they complete Day 14 post-vaccination.

The above protocol will take place with immediate effect until 31 October 2021. This will be revised depending on the COVID-19 situation in the country and globally.

New PCR Testing Lab to Open at Bandaranaike International Airport on 20th September 2021

In view of facilitating the passengers travelling to Sri Lanka, the Airport & Aviation Services have established a new state-of-the-art PCR testing laboratory at the Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake to provide passengers with PCR test results in three hours. The lab will offer swift COVID-19 testing with the capacity of carrying out more than 500 PCR tests per hour and 7,000 PCR tests per day.This is for people who had both doses of the vaccine and arriving 14 days after the second dose. Travellers who receive a negative PCR test report and are fully vaccinated will not have to self-isolate and are permitted to visit the country.It was also announced that Sri Lankans can now do Rapid Antigen Tests free of charge.The Cost of the PCR Testing ServiceThe cost for the PCR test will be $40 from a passenger and the payment can be made at the airport.Communication to the Passenger and Report IssuanceThe tourists have to remain at the airport until the PCR test results are receieved. Based on the negative report, they can travel according to their plans.Handling of Positive Cases with IsolationIf any passenger is tested positive for COVID-19, such passengers will be isolated from the public and the testing area and will be sent to a quarantine center for treatment.

INFO OM PCR TEST NÄR DU RESER MED QATAR FRÅN SRI LANKA

Qatar Airways har uppdaterat sina regler avseende PCR-test för resande från Sri Lanka med transit i Doha. Nu behövs inget PCR-test i den riktningen, men är kravet alltjämt detta vid slutdestinationen måste en giltigt uppvisas vid avresa från Colombo. Not för svenksa medborgare och de med permannent uppehållstillstånd krävs inte PCR-test för ankomst till Sverige.

Läs mer Polisens hemsida – Att resa till Sverige från utlandet under coronapandemin