Sri Lanka duty free

Sri Lanka duty-free allowance (non-residents):

The following items may be imported into Sri Lanka by visitors over 18 years of age without incurring customs duty:
• 2 bottles of wine and 1.5L of spirits.
• A small quantity of perfume and 250ml of eau de toilette.
• Souvenirs up to US$250 in value.

• Personal clothing and other essentials.

There is no duty-free allowance for tobacco products. You must declare valuable items such as cameras and laptops on arrival and must take these out of the country again when you leave.

Sri Lanka duty-free allowance (residents):

The following items may be imported into Sri Lanka by Sri Lankans over 18 years of age without incurring customs duty:
• 2.5L of spirits and 2L of wine (concession is granted once within a period of 365 days).
• Up to US$125 of personal items annually if the period abroad is less than 90 days.
• Up to US$500 of personal items annually if the period abroad is between 90 to 365 days.
• Up to US$1,000 of personal items annually if the period abroad is above 365 days.

Prohibited Imports

Non-prescription drugs and pornography.

Prohibited Exports

Wild animals and their parts, coral, shells and protected marine products. Over 450 plants can only be exported with a licence.

You may only export antiques (items over 50 years old) with a permit from the Director of National Archives and the Director General of the Department of Archaeology.