Embassy of Sri Lanka in Tel Aviv, Israel; address No.4 Jean Jaures Street, Tel Aviv-Yafo; phone +35277635. Head of mission: Sarath Devesena Wijesinghe. Plus…
Head of mission: Sarath Devesena Wijesinghe, Ambassador (as of 2025)
Head of mission: Mr Ben-Yami Roy, Honorary Consul (as of 2023)
Head of mission: Mr. Roy Ben-Yami, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Sri Lanka, 3 Dec 2024)
Head of mission: Mr Wadie Abunassar, Honorary Consul (as of 2023)
Head of mission: Mr. Ehud Rassabi, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Sri Lanka, 3 Dec 2024)
Sri Lanka is an appealing travel destination for some Israeli visitors, thanks to its rich cultural heritage and beautiful landscapes. With 3 million Israelis traveling abroad annually, a portion may find the island's tropical beaches and UNESCO World Heritage Sites enticing.
Sri Lanka is generally considered safe for tourists, including those from Israel. According to the Global Peace Index, Sri Lanka ranks 99th out of 160 countries, which is significantly safer than Israel, ranked 152nd. In terms of crime statistics, the murder rate in Sri Lanka is 3.5 per 100,000 people, compared to Israel's lower rate of 1.9. However, when looking at organized crime indices, Sri Lanka has a mixed profile: while it scores lower in mafia-related activities (4.0 for Sri Lanka vs. 5.5 for Israel), it has higher scores in state crime (7.0 for Sri Lanka vs. 5.0 for Israel) and human smuggling (6.0 for Sri Lanka vs. 2.5 for Israel). Overall, while tourists should always exercise caution and stay informed, Sri Lanka presents a relatively safe environment for travelers from Israel.