Health Alert: U. S. Embassy Colombo, Sri Lanka

Location:  Countrywide

Events:  As of June 12, 2022, the CDC order requiring all persons to show a negative COVID-19 test result or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before boarding a flight to the United States, is rescinded.  Starting at 12:01 a.m. on June 12, 2022, the CDC will no longer require air travelers to show a negative COVID-19 test result, or documentation of recovery from COVID-19, prior to boarding a flight to the United States.

CDC’s Order requiring proof of vaccination for non-U.S. citizen nonimmigrants to travel to the United States is still in effect. For more information see Requirement for Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination for Air Passengers.

Actions to Take:

  • Review country-specific COVID-19 entry/exit requirements on Embassy Colombo’s or Mission Maldives’ COVID-19 information page:  Sri Lanka or Maldives.
  • In accordance with CDC guidance, delay your travel if you test positive for or have symptoms of COVID-19.

For Assistance: ​

U.S. Embassy – Colombo, Sri Lanka

+94 77-725-8500 Phone

+94 77-725-6307 Phone (after hours)

ColomboACS@state.gov

State Department – Consular Affairs

888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444

For Sri Lanka:

Sri Lanka Country Information

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