- Visitors are normally allowed for an exemption of Customs duties on personal belongings such as clothing, cosmetics and gifts up to a value of US$ 250/- and 1 1/2 lit. of liquor and 2 bottles of wine
- Sri lankan residents are entitled for an annual allowance according to the stay abroad as per the following table. items allowed under these allowances normally include personal clothing, electrical/ electronic house hold equipment (Other than restricted and prohibited items) and 2 ½ lit. of liquor and 2 lit. of wine.
The Baggage for the Purpose of Exemption from Customs Duty (Adults)
| Period of Stay Abroad | Allowance Category | Purchases from Sri Lanka Duty Free Shop on Arrival (USD) | Purchases from Abroad (as UPB Cargo) (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 90 days | A | 187.5 | 125 |
| More than 90 days but less than 365 days | B | 625 | 500 |
| More than 365 days | C | 1750 | 1000 |
The Baggage for the Purpose of Exemption from Customs Duty and other Levies (Minor - Under 18 years)
| Period of Stay Abroad | Allowance Category | Purchases from Sri Lanka Duty Free Shop on Arrival (USD) | Purchases from Abroad (as UPB Cargo) (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 90 days | D (I) | 125 | 87.5 |
| More than 90 days | D (II) | 187.5 | 187.5 |
- A passenger who has not utilized his/her baggage allowance on arrival is entitled to claim the allowance for UPB.
- A passenger who has purchased goods at Sri Lanka Duty Free Shops and utilized the baggage allowance in full on arrival is not entitled for UPB allowance.
- A passenger who has partially utilized the baggage allowance is entitled to the proportionately calculated balance for UPB.
Passenger Baggage (Exemption - Inwards) - With Additional Duty Free Allowance
| Category of Duty Free Allowance | Minimum Amount to be Remitted to a Rupee Account in USD or Equivalent within the Considering Period | Period of Continuous Stay Abroad | Duty free allowance in USD (Existing Duty Free Allowance given to Incoming Passengers) | Additional Duty Free Allowance | Total Duty Free Allowance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver | 2,400 - 4,799 | Less than 90 days | 187.5 | 600 | 787.5 |
| Silver | 2,400 - 4,799 | Between 90-365 days | 625 | 600 | 1225 |
| Silver | 2,400 - 4,799 | More than 365 days | 1750 | 600 | 2350 |
| Silver-Plus | 4,800 - 7,199 | Less than 90 days | 187.5 | 960 | 1147.5 |
| Silver-Plus | 4,800 - 7,199 | Between 90-365 days | 625 | 960 | 1585 |
| Silver-Plus | 4,800 - 7,199 | More than 365 days | 1750 | 960 | 2710 |
| Gold | 7,200 - 11,999 | Less than 90 days | 187.5 | 1440 | 1627.5 |
| Gold | 7,200 - 11,999 | Between 90-365 days | 625 | 1440 | 2065 |
| Gold | 7,200 - 11,999 | More than 365 days | 1750 | 1440 | 3190 |
| Gold-Plus | 12,000 - 23,999 | Less than 90 days | 187.5 | 2400 | 2587.5 |
| Gold-Plus | 12,000 - 23,999 | Between 90-365 days | 625 | 2400 | 3025 |
| Gold-Plus | 12,000 - 23,999 | More than 365 days | 1750 | 2400 | 4150 |
| Platinum | 24,000 or above | Less than 90 days | 187.5 | 4800 | 4987.5 |
| Platinum | 24,000 or above | Between 90-365 days | 625 | 4800 | 5426 |
| Platinum | 24,000 or above | More than 365 days | 1750 | 4800 | 6550 |
- Click here for more details on duty-free allowances and customs-related information: www.customs.gov.lk/personal/travellers/
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