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How Much Alcohol Can I Bring into Sri Lanka? 2026 Duty-Free Limit

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  • —minimum age

Quick answer

Tourists: 2 regular bottles wine, plus 1.5 L spirits. Residents: 2.5 L liquor, plus 2 L wine.

Source: customs.gov.lk, checked 5 Nov 2026

Buy at Sri Lanka duty free or bring on arrival day; unaccompanied liquor not duty-free. Source: customs.gov.lk, checked 5 Nov 2026

How much alcohol can I bring into Sri Lanka duty-free?

Tourists: 2 regular bottles wine, plus 1.5 L spirits. Residents: 2.5 L liquor, plus 2 L wine. Anything over the allowance must be declared, and duty and tax may apply.

Source: customs.gov.lk, checked 5 Nov 2026

Can I carry alcohol on the plane to Sri Lanka?

Alcohol up to 24% ABV (beer, wine): carry-on yes, but carry-on liquids limit of the departure airport applies; checked bag yes; No aviation limit; destination customs allowance applies. Source: faa.gov, checked 5 Nov 2026

Alcohol 24-70% ABV (spirits): carry-on yes, but carry-on liquids limit applies; checked bag yes; Max 5 L per container and 5 L per passenger, unopened retail packaging. Source: faa.gov, checked 5 Nov 2026

Alcohol over 70% ABV (e.g. 151-proof rum, grain alcohol): carry-on no; checked bag no; Forbidden. Source: faa.gov, checked 5 Nov 2026

Drinks in your carry-on also count toward the airport's liquids limit unless bought after security.