1 mission of Iceland in Sri Lanka: Consulate General of Iceland in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Addresses, phones and contacts.
Head of mission: Mr. Prakrama Sujan Wijewardene, Honorary Consul General (as listed in the diplomatic list of Sri Lanka, 27 Nov 2024)
Iceland offers a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural experiences that can appeal to some Sri Lankan travelers. With around 300,000 Sri Lankans traveling internationally each year, a portion may find Iceland an intriguing destination due to its vibrant tourism infrastructure and diverse attractions.
Iceland is considered very safe for tourists, including those from Sri Lanka. It ranks 3rd among 40 European countries for safety while walking alone at night and is the safest country in the world according to the Global Peace Index, where Sri Lanka ranks 99th. In terms of crime statistics, Iceland has a significantly lower murder rate of 0.5 per 100,000 people, compared to Sri Lanka's 3.5. Female murder rates are also lower in Iceland (0.6) than in Sri Lanka (2.2). The Global Organized Crime Index indicates that while both countries have similar scores for mafia and crime networks, Iceland performs better in state crime (2.0 vs. 7.0 for Sri Lanka) and various other crime categories. Overall, tourists from Sri Lanka can feel secure visiting Iceland, as it is much safer in comparison to their home country.