The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for the importation of 1000 vehicles for Sri Lanka’s Tourism Sector.

According to the Cabinet decision, permission has been granted to import 750 vans which can seat 6-15 passengers, and are either electric or hybrid vehicles.

Permission has also been granted to import 250 buses that include small buses with 16-30 seats or large buses with 30-45 seats.

Sri Lanka imposed a ban on vehicle imports due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and subsequently, extended the ban due to the economic crisis faced by the nation.

However, the vehicle import ban has been relaxed from time to time providing exceptions, with the government authorizing select ministries and state agencies to bring in a handful of new vehicles.

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector has become the latest industry to receive approval for vehicle imports.