U.S. Department of State
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
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Is Sri Lanka safe? 🇱🇰
Asia · Updated
As of September 2026, Sri Lanka scores 67/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Sri Lanka Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Of the 5 Sri Lanka destinations assessed, Ella scores highest (70/100), while Colombo scores lowest (61/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
Global travel impacts due to escalation in the Middle East Travel Escalation in the Middle East has caused widespread travel disruption, including airspace closures, delayed and cancelled flights. Your travel plans may be affected, even if your destination is not in the Middle East.
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Level 2Exercise a high degree of caution
Canada's official risk level for Sri Lanka: exercise a high degree of caution.
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Sri Lanka destinations by safety score
#1🇱🇰EllaSafe · updated 29 July 202670#2🇱🇰GalleSafe · updated 29 July 202670#3🇱🇰SigiriyaSafe · updated 29 July 202669#4🇱🇰KandyModerate · updated 29 July 202666#5🇱🇰ColomboModerate · updated 10 September 202661
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03 · Evidence Signals
Sri Lanka safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryCA / US | Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution · 2 govts | 50 | CA / US |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2019 | 3.3 / 100k | 76 | World Bank Open Data (2019) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 60/100 | 60 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 53/100 | 53 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 11.5 / 100k | 62 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Sri Lanka safety FAQ
Is Sri Lanka safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Sri Lanka Level 2 of 4 — Exercise Increased Caution. On our composite index Sri Lanka averages 67/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 10 September 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Sri Lanka?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Ella currently scores highest at 70/100 (Safe). Colombo scores lowest at 61/100.
Where does this Sri Lanka safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.