## 🛍️ Colombo Port City Duty-Free Rules Amended

The Cabinet has cleared amendments to the duty-free regulations at Colombo Port City, aimed at enhancing the shopping experience for international arrivals. • Revised Access: Passengers arriving from abroad are now permitted to shop at the duty-free complex on two separate occasions within four days of their arrival in Sri Lanka. 📈 • Allowance Limits: The annual duty-free entitlement remains unchanged at US$ 2,000 per traveler, despite the increased frequency of access to the retail space. • Regulatory Framework: The move follows Extraordinary Gazette Notification No. 2475/28 (Feb 13, 2026) under the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act. • Next Steps: The proposal, submitted by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake as Minister of Finance, will now be presented to Parliament for final approval. _This adjustment is expected to support the retail and tourism sectors by providing greater flexibility for high-spending visitors._