Asia · Updated
As of July 2026, Sri Lanka scores 70/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). Of the 1 Sri Lanka destination assessed, Colombo scores highest (70/100).
01 · Official Guidance
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.
Full advisory →Government of Canada
Level 2Exercise a high degree of caution
Canada's official risk level for Sri Lanka: exercise a high degree of caution.
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
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03 · Evidence Signals
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryGovernment of Canada | Level 2 — Exercise a high degree of caution | 72 | Government of Canada |
| 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) |
04 · Questions
On our composite index Sri Lanka averages 70/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 28 July 2026.)
Of the destinations we've assessed, Colombo currently scores highest at 70/100 (Safe).
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.