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Updated Emergency Relief Item List & Clearance Procedures for Flood-Relief Operations in Sri Lanka
NOTICE
Updated Emergency Relief Item List & Clearance Procedures for Flood-Relief Operations in Sri Lanka
02 December 2025
The High Commission of Sri Lanka in Ottawa and the Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Toronto wish to inform the Sri Lankan community, associations, and well-wishers that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism has issued updated instructions relating to emergency flood-relief contributions.
1. Updated List of Required Emergency Relief Items
The Ministry has released the updated list of priority relief items (to be updated periodically).
This list supersedes all previously issued lists, and donors are requested to follow the official list strictly to ensure alignment with the current requirements identified by the Government of Sri Lanka.
Please note that the Government of Sri Lanka will not bear any financial costs, including international transportation from donor countries to Colombo.
Access the updated list here:
https://donate.gov.lk/urgent-relief-supplies-needed-for-sri-lanka/
2. Guidelines for Sending Relief Items to Sri Lanka (For Duty Free Clearance)
The Ministry has also issued detailed procedures regarding the dispatch, documentation, consignee details, and customs clearance processes for relief consignments.
Access the official guidelines here:
The High Commission and the Consulate General will assist with customs coordination and onward distribution in Sri Lanka for donations that comply with the official requirements.
You are kindly requested to review both documents before organizing or dispatching any relief items, ensuring smooth processing and timely delivery to affected communities.
3. For further clarification or assistance, please contact:
- High Commission, Ottawa : This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
- Consulate General, Toronto: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it