You need a visa to enter Sri Lanka. There were violent disturbances in Aluthgama (near Bentota) and Beruwala (about 60km south of Colombo) in mid June which resulted in 4 reported deaths and many injuries, as well as damage to buildings and local businesses. Both areas are near to tourist resorts on the coast. There have been isolated incidents and disturbances elsewhere around the country. You should take care and avoid demonstrations. On 21 March 2014, the Sri Lankan government designated 16 organisations and 424 individuals, including the British Tamils Forum and Global Tamil Forum, for purported links to terrorism. Foreign nationals, with the exception of media crews, no longer need permission from the Sri Lankan Ministry of Defence before travelling to the northern districts of Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Mannar, Mullaittivu and Vavuniya. Military activities are ongoing and you should obey orders from the security forces and signs warning of the danger from land-mines. Political rallies in Sri Lanka have sometimes turned violent. You should avoid any political gatherings or rallies. There is an underlying threat from terrorism. Most visits to Sri Lanka are trouble-free, but you should be aware of the risk of credit card fraud, road accidents, drownings and dengue fever which is transmitted by mosquito bites. Sri Lanka can be affected by severe weather like tropical cyclones and monsoon rains. The Overseas Business Risk service offers information and advice for British companies operating overseas on how to manage political, economic, and business security-related risks.