Consulate General of 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:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/12IFoaD2yRoaWNwTCuZDvZ9xYAl8NPUxZ/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=107386652112437517624&rtpof=true&sd=true

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

OFFICIAL URGENT NOTICE (Revised on 01.12.2025)

Emergency Flood Relief Coordination - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism

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 information regarding the coordination of emergency flood relief efforts and community contributions.

The relevant document can be accessed via the link below:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ESjnauv_eVYyDQSoRkdReR-symvkTZiQ/view?usp=sharing

Community members and well-wishers are kindly requested to review the document and disseminate it among their networks, including friends, associations, and community groups. All contributors are encouraged to follow the guidance provided by the Government of Sri Lanka with respect to relief items, procedures, and communication.

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

The High Commission and the Consulate General appreciate the continued support and solidarity extended by the Sri Lankan community in Canada toward those affected by the recent floods in Sri Lanka.