As per the Extra Ordinary Gazzette Notification No.2134/5 dated 29th July 2019, the Embarkation Levy has been reduced by US $ 10 compared to the previous charges. As per the Gazzette Notification, Levy will be increased by US $ 10 w.e.f 01.02.2020. Accordingly, benefit will be available only for 6 months.
A summary of Embarkation Levy Changes through various Gazzette Notifications up to 29.07.2019 are given below.
| Criteria |
Gazette Notification No.2116/62 (29.03.2019) |
Gazette Notification No.2134/5 (29.07.2019) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01.04.19 to 31.07.19 | 01.08.19 to 31.01.20 | 01.02.20 Onwards | |
| Person leaving Sri Lanka by aircraft | US $ 60 | US $ 50 | US $ 60 |
| Person leaving Sri Lanka by ship | US $ 60 | US $ 50 | US $ 60 |
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