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Gazette notification issued, outflow of forex restricted

02 Jul 2021

A special gazette notification has been issued to restrict the flow of foreign currency out of the country. The relevant gazette notification has been issued with the signature of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa. Accordingly, remittances from an asset in Sri Lanka and funds received by an emigrant as cash prizes under the Migration Allowance, have been suspended. It also limits the repatriation of emigrant funds to a maximum of US $ 10,000 or its equivalent, while the general immigration allowance for migrants is limited to a maximum of US $ 30,000 or the equivalent at the relevant time. The relevant gazette notification has taken steps to subject the repatriation of migrant provident funds, pensions or such benefits to a maximum of US $ 30,000 or equivalent. The issuance of reciprocal remittances or foreign exchange for Sri Lankans who have obtained residence or temporary residence visas in a country other than Sri Lanka is limited to a maximum of US $ 20,000.  


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