Sri Lanka Exam Center Details
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Local Contacts
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This information is provided as a resource for candidates. CFA Institute and local societies cannot guarantee its accuracy. Candidates should be prepared to independently confirm all critical information before making travel arrangements.
Make sure you have your June exam ticket: Candidates are required to present an exam admission ticket for admittance to the test center (along with a current government-issued photo identification).
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Visas Indian Passport holders can apply for “Visa on Arrival” at immigration checkpoints for your stay not exceeding 30 days.
For more information regarding the visit visa, please visit the Department of Immigration and Emigration.
Airlines Major airlines operating between India and Sri Lanka:
View a comprehensive list of airlines to Bandaranaike International airport.
Mobile Phone/SIM Cards and Payphone Services There are four mobile phone operators in Sri Lanka (rank by market share):
You can easily get a new SIM card and prepaid cards (denominations: LKR 50, 100, 200 and 500) at various stores with name boards of the above companies displayed outside.
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Arriving and Departing Your flight will land at the Bandaranaike International airport at Katunayake, 35 km (22 miles) north of Colombo.
View interactive area map
Ground transportation from the airport
Getting Around the City
Three Wheelers (Tuk-Tuks) Sri Lanka is famous for their tuk-tuks. These are 3 wheelers, mostly of Indian origin. However, be sure to haggle with the driver to agree on a price before getting in. These drivers are notorious for taking foreigners "for a ride" by demanding for high amounts. Ask your hotel for "going rates" for destinations from your hotel.
Public Transportation Colombo has a fleet of private and public buses. These are a cheaper mode of transportation. However, they can be highly congested during rush hour traffic.
Taxi Taxis in Sri Lanka cannot be hailed on the road. They have to be called and ordered in advance. Use the list of cab companies and numbers below:
Call at least 30 minutes prior to your planned departure time. All major hotels operate a fleet of their own taxis. However, they are more expensive than the ones listed above. |
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Currency Name: Rupee (LKR) Denominations: Notes: 10 (green), 20 (purple), 50 (blue), 100 (orange), 500 (burgundy), 1000 (green), and 2000 (beige) Coins: 1 rupee, 2 rupee, 5 rupee, 25 cent, and 50 cent (one rupee = 100 cents)
Sample Conversion Rates: From 31 March 2008
Money Exchange Six banks operate at the arrival lobby of the airport providing currency exchange and re-exchange facilities. It would be advisable to get your currency exchanged at the airport. Commercial banks offer the best rates.
ATMs ATMs are located in abundance throughout the city. If you have an ATM card “Visa Electron” or “Maestro,” you can easily draw money from the machines. Almost all ATMs offer English as one of the language options.
Sample Pricing for Food and Taxi
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You can choose to stay in the city center. All hotels are clustered within a radius of 5 kms.
View interactive area map
On your exam day, Sunday, it would be advisable to take a cab to the exam center. The centers for Level I and Level II are less than 2 kms apart. The Level III test center (BMICH) is about 6 kms away from the city center. The traffic on a typical Sunday morning is relatively less hectic. Approximate time from city to BMICH (on Sunday morning) is about 15 minutes.
There are a number of hotels close to the test centers. CFA exam candidates are eligible for special rates (PDF)
Tips in selecting accommodation:
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Level I Galadari Hotel is located right in the heart of Colombo (Refer the map). CFA exam candidates are eligible for special rates (PDF).
Level II Holiday Inn is centrally located within the commercial area of Colombo. CFA exam candidates are eligible for special rates (PDF).
Level III BMICH (Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall) , is located on Bauddhaloka Mawatha .
The easiest method of getting to the test centers would be to use a cab or a three wheeler (tuk-tuk).
Getting There
From airport
From city center
Galadari Hotel
Holiday Inn
BMICH
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