New Vehicle registration & other services : Notice for public
2025-04-01
The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has announced that the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) will be mandatory to register newContinue Reading
Vehicle imports : Update from VIASL
2025-02-25
The Vehicle Importers Association of Sri Lanka (VIASL) says ships carrying vehicles from Thailand and Japan are due to arriveContinue Reading
High vehicle prices : Harsha’s warning
2025-02-18
Opposition MP Harsha de Silva has warned the government that vehicle imports will be risky as vehicle prices have shotContinue Reading
Imports : Only 4 vehicle categories allowed as of now
2025-01-28
The Vehicle Importers Association says the Gazette issued yesterday on the removal of the temporary ban on vehicle imports appliesContinue Reading
Vehicle imports : Ravi K raises concerns
2025-01-16
National Democratic Front (NDF) Parliamentarian Ravi Karunanayake has raised concerns over the government’s decision to recommence vehicle imports, highlighting risksContinue Reading
Vehicle imports : CBSL Governor shares insights on impact
2025-01-07
Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe has assured that Sri Lanka’s reserves and debt repayment will not be affected evenContinue Reading
Vehicle imports & foreign reserves : CB Governor gives details
2024-12-19
Sri Lanka’s foreign reserves have reached approximately USD 6.5 billion, surpassing the targets set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF),Continue Reading
Allowing Private vehicle imports : President makes big statement
2024-12-18
The importing of private vehicles will commence from 01 February 2025, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced today. Addressing the Parliament,Continue Reading
Why do vehicles cost so much in Sri Lanka?
2024-12-10
For many Sri Lankans, owning a vehicle is more than a convenience—it’s often a necessity. Yet, the steep cost ofContinue Reading
How will vehicles be imported in future? Govt explains
2024-11-26
Deputy Minister of Economic Development Anil Jayantha provided clarification on the government’s future policy regarding vehicle imports. “Permissions will beContinue Reading
Will the NPP Govt allow vehicle imports? Govt Spokesman replies
2024-11-06
The government’s stance is that permission must be granted for vehicles to be imported under the first phase of theContinue Reading
Vehicle imports : Officials mull new tax
2024-10-28
The government has proposed new regulations on vehicle importers, related to the Cost, Insurance, and Freight (CIF) value of aContinue Reading
Will the NPP Govt allow vehicle imports?
2024-10-15
The government is considering the possibility of allowing vehicle imports in a systematic manner, without negative impacts on the foreignContinue Reading
Vehicle Imports : Three updates from Govt
2024-07-29
The government expects to permit the importation of vehicles for private consumption in the first quarter of 2025, State MinisterContinue Reading
Vehicle imports allowed for special requirements : Update from Minister
2024-04-04
Sri Lanka’s ban on vehicle imports has been relaxed to allow one-year-old vehicles to be imported for tourism purposes, asContinue Reading
Vehicle imports : Govt statement explaining position
2023-07-22
The benefit of saving foreign reserves is much more than the loss of tax revenues from the suspension of vehicleContinue Reading