High Commission of Sri Lanka in London, United Kingdom; address 13 Hyde Park Gardens, W2 2LU; phone +2072621841. Head of mission: Mr. Nimal Senadheera. Plus…
Head of mission: Mr. Nimal Senadheera, High Commissioner (as of 2026)
Also accredited to: Ireland
Head of mission: Prof. Michael Phillip Eddleston, Honorary Consul (as of 2024)
Head of mission: Dr. Sanjaya Varuna Arampatta, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Sri Lanka, 3 Dec 2024)
Sri Lanka is an appealing travel destination for UK visitors, featuring a rich cultural heritage and beautiful landscapes. The island's tropical beaches and UNESCO World Heritage Sites attract a modest number of international tourists. With 19.1 million Britons traveling abroad annually, a segment of them may find Sri Lanka particularly interesting to explore.
Sri Lanka's safety for tourists, particularly those from the United Kingdom, presents a mixed picture. While the UK ranks 34th in the Global Peace Index and has a low murder rate of 1.0 per 100,000 people, Sri Lanka ranks 99th and has a higher murder rate of 3.5 per 100,000. Additionally, crime statistics indicate that female murder rates are also higher in Sri Lanka (2.2) compared to the UK (0.6). In terms of organized crime, both countries have a similar index for mafia groups (4.0), but Sri Lanka scores higher in state crime (7.0) and lower in foreign crime (2.5). Overall, while Sri Lanka is a popular tourist destination, travelers should remain vigilant and informed about local safety conditions.
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