Does Sri Lanka recognise same-sex marriage?

Sri Lanka does not legally recognise same-sex marriages done in other countries. For all official, legal, and bureaucratic purposes inside Sri Lanka, a legally married same-sex couple is effectively seen just as two separate individuals.

Still, this missing legal recognition has zero effect on tourists. When you book a hotel room, set up a tour, or go out for dinner, the legal standing of your relationship is totally irrelevant. The tourism industry follows the social reality of your partnership, and you will be treated with the same warmth as any other couple.