Sri Lanka Simplifies Travel – Temporary Licenses for Tourists at Arrival

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Ministry of Transport and Highways has decided to issue temporary driver’s licenses to foreign visitors directly at the airport upon arrival.

Accordingly, a dedicated counter is set to be established at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake to facilitate this process.

Currently, tourists arriving in Sri Lanka must travel to the Motor Traffic Department office in Werahera to obtain a temporary driver’s license.

Highlighting the time and financial burden this causes, the Ministry stated that the new decision was made to streamline the process and improve convenience for visitors.

The new procedure will officially come into effect starting August 3.