Who is eligible to shop at the Duty-Free shopping complex in Colombo Port City ? Here is a guide

The first Downtown Duty-Free shopping complex in Colombo Port City has recently opened its doors. This new facility offers an opportunity for eligible travelers to make duty-free purchases in a luxurious retail environment.

Eligibility for Duty-Free Shopping
Sri Lankans and Foreigners Returning to Sri Lanka
Eligible to make purchases within 4 days of arrival, subject to duty-free limits.
Goods must be collected at the airport.

Tourists
No annual allowance or quantity limit.
Purchases can be made on multiple visits during their stay.

Goods must be collected at the airport.

Sri Lankans and Foreigners Leaving Sri Lanka
No annual allowance or quantity limit.
Purchases must be completed before the date of travel.
Goods must be collected at the airport.

Diplomats and Diplomatic Organizations
Allowances and limits are determined by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Individuals not fitting into these categories will not have access to the shopping complex.

Travelers going abroad can purchase items from this mall before their departure and collect them at the airport. Similarly, those returning to Sri Lanka can make purchases from the complex within 4 days of arrival, adhering to their duty-free allowance.

The Ultimate Travel Retail Destination
The Mall at Port City Colombo is set to become South Asia's premier Downtown Duty-Free Mall. Located in the Financial District of Port City Colombo (PCC), it offers a curated assortment of high-end fashion, branded items, dining options, and lifestyle products. Managed by renowned travel retail operators, the mall promises a unique shopping experience with unparalleled savings and premium goods. This new shopping destination aims to elevate Colombo's status as a leading retail hub in the region.

Returning Sri Lankans & foreign residents
Annual allowance limit of USD 2,000
Quantity limits as per Schedule 1 of Extraordinary Gazette
Purchases must be made on a single visit within 4 days from the first date of arrival (FDOA)
Unutilized allowance expires within one year from FDOA
Permitted customer and one family member allowed

Tourists
No annual allowance limit
No quantity limit
Goods must be collected at the airport
Purchases can be made on multiple visits during the stay in Sri Lanka
Unutilized allowance expires within one year from FDOA
Only the permitted customer allowed

Departing Sri Lankans & foreign residents
No annual allowance limit
No quantity limit
Goods must be collected at the airport
Purchases must be completed before the date of travel
Only the permitted customer allowed

Diplomats & diplomatic organizations
Allowances, quantity limits, visit frequency, allowance validity, and allowed persons are determined by Ministry of Foreign Affairs approval.

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