BIA PCR not needed for vaccinated tourists with negative PCR

On Sep 28, 2021

Fully vaccinated tourists and Sri Lankans having an exit negative PCR test result from the point of embarkation will no longer need to get a PCR test at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), it was announced today.

This is among the new guidelines issued for local and foreign tourists who arrive in Sri Lanka 14 days after being fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

In a press release, the Ministry of Health stated that if a tourist tests negative for COVID-19 in a PCR test carried out at the time of departure in his or her country of origin, they will not be subjected to another PCR test at the local airport (BIA or Mattala).

Thereby, they will be allowed to leave to their destinations in Sri Lanka without delay.

The new directions will come into effect from this week.