Our sources
Every guide on this site is written from the official and open sources below, and each page lists the ones it used. Read how we work in our editorial policy.
Sources we check
- Sri Lanka Tourism Development AuthorityChecked monthly
Monthly arrival statistics, registered accommodation information
Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority · last checked 13 October 2026
- Sri Lanka Tourism official promotion siteChecked weekly
Destination and event information
Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau · last checked 13 October 2026
- Sri Lanka Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)Checked daily
ETA types, rules and fees
Department of Immigration and Emigration, Sri Lanka · last checked 13 October 2026
- Department of Immigration and EmigrationChecked daily
Entry rules and visa categories
Department of Immigration and Emigration, Sri Lanka · last checked 13 October 2026
- Department of MeteorologyChecked weekly
Monsoon seasons and climate information
Department of Meteorology, Sri Lanka · last checked 13 October 2026
- Sri Lanka RailwaysChecked weekly
Routes, timetables and fares
Sri Lanka Railways · last checked 13 October 2026
- Central Cultural FundChecked weekly
Cultural Triangle sites and ticket prices for foreign visitors
Central Cultural Fund, Sri Lanka · last checked 13 October 2026
- Department of Wildlife ConservationChecked weekly
National parks, entry fees and closures
Department of Wildlife Conservation, Sri Lanka · last checked 13 October 2026
- UK FCDO travel advice: Sri LankaChecked daily
Safety and entry advice for UK travellers
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (UK) · last checked 13 October 2026
- Public holiday and Poya day calendarChecked yearly
Public holidays, Poya days and festival dates
Ministry of Public Administration, Sri Lanka · last checked 13 October 2026
Registered, not used yet
We use a source only once its terms and its rules for automated access allow it. These are waiting for that check, or used through their data services instead.
- US State Department travel advisory: Sri LankaNot used yet
Advisory level and notes
US Department of State · last checked 13 October 2026
- Smartraveller: Sri LankaNot used yet
Advisory level and notes
Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade · last checked 13 October 2026
- OpenStreetMapNot used yet
Place names and locations for the entity registry
OpenStreetMap contributors
- WikidataNot used yet
Entity identifiers and basic facts
Wikimedia Foundation