The government of Sri Lanka has lifted pre-travel restrictions established for the foreign passport holders when travelling Northern region of the Island. The Ministry of Defence, Public Security and Law and Order said that the decision has come into effect since 4th June 2011.The government of Sri Lanka has lifted pre-travel restrictions established for the foreign passport holders when travelling Northern region of the Island. The Ministry of Defence, Public Security and Law and Order said that the decision has come into effect since 4th June 2011. For more information, please click here.