Foreign embassies and consulates in Sri Lanka, plus Sri Lanka's own diplomatic missions abroad — with contact details, office hours and visa guidance for each.
Sri Lanka hosts 63 foreign embassies and diplomatic missions, most of them in Colombo and Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, representing countries from 6 continents. Sri Lanka also maintains 97 embassies and consulates in 63 countries worldwide, spanning 6 continents.
Sri Lanka is host to 63 foreign diplomatic missions sent by 60 countries. The largest concentration is in Colombo, with 59 missions, while the capital, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, hosts the remainder of the embassy community. Missions are also present in Kandy and Hambantota.
Not every mission offers the same services. The list below includes 28 embassys, 19 honorary consulates, 8 high commissions, 5 consulate generals and 3 consulates. An embassy is the main mission and normally sits in the capital; a consulate general or consulate handles visas and passport work for its own region; an honorary consulate offers limited help and usually cannot issue visas. If you are unsure which one to approach, our guide to embassies and consulates explains the difference in plain language. Read the guide →
Sri Lanka maintains its own network of 97 embassies and consulates in 63 countries across 6 continents. If you are a Sri Lanka citizen travelling or living overseas, these are the offices that renew your passport, register a birth abroad and assist in an emergency.
Every listing on this page links to a full profile with the street address, telephone number, email, official website, a map and live opening hours converted to Sri Lanka local time. Contact details change without notice, so always confirm on the mission's official website before travelling to an appointment.
63 diplomatic missions located in Sri Lanka, most in Colombo. Click any country to find the address, phone number, and visa services.
Sri Lanka operates 97 diplomatic missions in 63 countries across 6 continents. Click any country to find the address, phone number, and services offered.
Entry rules for Sri Lanka depend on your nationality — many travelers need a visa or electronic authorization, while some enter visa-free for short stays. Check with the nearest Sri Lanka mission listed above.
Applications are handled by Sri Lanka's embassies and consulates abroad, or through authorized visa centers. Book an appointment and confirm required documents before you apply.
Work, study and family visas usually require sponsorship or admission first and take longer to process. Start with the official immigration portal of Sri Lanka.
Always confirm current requirements with the nearest Sri Lanka embassy before travel. (Replace this section with your hand-written visa guide for Sri Lanka.)
Sri Lanka hosts 63 foreign diplomatic missions — embassies, consulates general, consulates and honorary consulates. The full list above is searchable by country.
Most missions are concentrated in Colombo (59 missions), typically near government ministries and the diplomatic quarter.
Yes — Sri Lanka operates 97 diplomatic missions abroad, each listed above with full contact details.
Select your country from the list above to open its embassy page, where you'll find phone, email, address, a map and current office hours. For emergencies, use the 24-hour consular line on the official website.