Archive · 4 Aug 2025
Sri Lanka Launches Airport Temporary Driving Licenses
Sri Lanka now allows tourists to get temporary driving licenses at the airport.
These licenses are good for one month.
Both tourists and Sri Lankans who aren't also citizens of another country can get them.
However, they can't drive big trucks or tuk-tuks.
This new system is faster than the old way, making it easier for tourists to drive.
Sri Lanka began issuing temporary driving licenses to tourists at the international airport on Sunday.
These licenses are valid for one month.
Both foreign tourists and Sri Lankan visitors (who are not dual citizens) can obtain them.
Holders cannot drive heavy vehicles or three-wheeler tuk-tuks.
The new system offers a quicker process for tourists to drive themselves.
- Who
- Foreign tourists and Sri Lankan visitors who are not dual citizens.
- What
- Issuance of temporary driving licenses to tourists at the airport.
- When
- Started on Sunday.
- Where
- At the international airport in Sri Lanka.
- Why
- To provide a quicker way for tourists to obtain driving licenses.
- License Validity
- One month
- Eligibility
- Foreign tourists and non-dual citizen Sri Lankan visitors
- Issuing Location
- International airport
- Vehicle Restrictions
- Heavy vehicles and three-wheeler tuk-tuks are prohibited
- Initiation Date
- Sunday
- Department Chief
- Kamal Amarasinghe
