In order to attract foreign currency held with the public into the banking system, the Minister of Finance has issued an order granting an amnesty period of one month effective from August 15, 2022 for persons in, or resident in, Sri Lanka who hold foreign currency notes in possession.
They are requested to: i. Deposit into a Personal Foreign Currency Account or into a Business Foreign Currency Account as specified in the Order, as applicable; or ii. Sell to an Authorized Dealer (Licensed Commercial Bank or National Savings Bank).
Further information can be accessed by:a. Contacting any Licensed Commercial Bank or National Savings Bank.b. Referring the Order under Section 8 of the Foreign Exchange Act published in the Gazette (Extraordinary) Notification No. 2293/07 dated August 15, 2022 via the website of the Department of Foreign Exchange, www.dfe.lk or through dfe@cbsl.lk.