Ministry of Finance
Sri Lanka Customs Department
Concessions Given for Incoming Passengers
Returning Sri Lankans, Resident Visa holders and dual citizens are entitled for an annual duty free allowance according to the stay abroad for the items brought in and items bought at the Sri Lankan duty free shops.
Period of continues stay abroad
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Goods Purchased abroad
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OR
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Goods Purchased at Sri Lanka Duty Free Shops
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Minors
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Adults
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Minors
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Adults
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Less than 90 days
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USD 87.5
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USD 125
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USD 125
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USD 187.5
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Between 90-365 days
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USD 187.5
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USD 500
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USD 187.5
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USD 625
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More than 365 days
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USD 187.5
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USD 1000
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USD 187.5
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USD 1750
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Goods in commercial quantities are not permitted under duty free allowance.
- If you wish to purchase goods from the Duty Free Shop at the arrival, you should declare all the foreign currency you have, to the Customs.
- Do not sell the goods you purchased to smugglers or brokers.
- Do not allow smugglers or brokers to purchase goods using your passport. The transfer of the duty concession which you get from the government to a third party is an offense.
- Your concession is valid up to 1 year from your returned date.� If you have returned several times to Sri Lanka within a year, you will get the concession relevant to the largest stay in abroad.
Liquor Allowance
Sri Lankans -
- Alcoholic liquor not exceeding 2 1/2 liters.
- Wine not exceeding 2 liters
- Perfumed spirit not exceeding quarter liter
Foreigners -
- Two regular size bottles of wine
- One and half liters of Spirit
- Toilet water not exceeding quarter liter, small amount of perfumes and souvenirs, valuenot exceeding USD 250.
Organization InformationDepartment of Customs
No 40,
Main Street,
Colombo 11.
Telephones:+94-11-2470945 to +94-11-2470948 Fax Nos:+94-11-2446364 Email:dgc@customs.gov.lk Website: www.customs.gov.lk
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