The loss or theft of a U.S. passport should be reported immediately to local police and the U.S. Embassy. Penalties for possession, use and trafficking in illegal drugs are strictly enforced. A tourist visa can be granted at the time of entry into Sri Lanka and may be valid for a maximum of 90 days. Business travelers may be granted a landing endorsement at the port of entry for a one-month period under certain circumstances. Yellow fever and cholera immunizations are needed if arriving from an infected area.
Dates change from year to year.
Each full moon is marked by a Poya Day holiday. The following is a list of holidays for 1999. Christmas Business Infrastructure Colombo is served by a fairly modern international airport. At present, no U.S. carriers provide service to Sri Lanka, though several U.S. airlines have sales agents in the country. Traffic in Colombo is very congested.