Asia
Sri Lanka
- Capital
- Colombo
- Population
- 21,756,000
- Currency
- Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)
- Calling code
- +94
- Languages
- Sinhala, Tamil, English
- 42missions
- 36embassies
- 3consulates
- 3honorary consulates
Sri Lanka
Embassies and consulates in Sri Lanka
embassies in Colombo
Diplomatic missions from 38 countries are based in Sri Lanka, 42 missions in all (36 embassies, 3 consulates and 3 honorary consulates). Most embassies, 35 of 36, are in the capital, Colombo. Consulates are also found in Jaffna, Kandy and Hambantota.
Map
All missions in Sri Lanka
Other cities in Sri Lanka
- 39
- 1
- 1
- 1
Outside Colombo, missions are found in Jaffna (1), Kandy (1) and Hambantota (1); most of them are consulates general, consulates and honorary consulates.
By country
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Australia 1 embassy · 1 consulate2 -
Bangladesh 1 embassy1 -
Brazil 1 embassy1 -
Canada 1 embassy1 -
Chile 1 honorary consulate1 -
China 1 embassy1 -
Czech Republic 1 honorary consulate1 -
Egypt 1 embassy1 -
France 1 embassy1 -
Germany 1 embassy1 -
India 2 embassies · 2 consulates4 -
Indonesia 1 embassy1 -
Iran 1 embassy1 -
Italy 1 embassy1 -
Japan 1 embassy1 -
Kuwait 1 embassy1 -
Libya 1 embassy1 -
Malaysia 1 embassy1 -
Maldives 1 embassy1 -
Myanmar 1 embassy1 -
Nepal 1 embassy1 -
Netherlands 1 embassy1 -
New Zealand 1 embassy1 -
Norway 1 embassy1
Show all 38
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Pakistan 1 embassy1 -
Portugal 1 honorary consulate1 -
Romania 1 embassy1 -
Russia 1 embassy1 -
Saudi Arabia 1 embassy1 -
South Africa 1 embassy1 -
South Korea 1 embassy1 -
Switzerland 1 embassy1 -
Thailand 1 embassy1 -
Turkey 1 embassy1 -
United Arab Emirates 1 embassy1 -
United Kingdom 1 embassy1 -
United States 1 embassy1 -
Vietnam 1 embassy1
Visa rules for Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka visa guide · 11 visa types
Of the 198 passports in the visa data, 193 get a visa on arrival, 1 need an e-Visa, 3 need a visa from an embassy or consulate and 1 is not admitted for Sri Lanka.
Visa statistics
Schengen visa applications in Sri Lanka
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 24,654 | 14,809 | 9,320 | 38.4% | 37.7% |
| 2024 | 25,721 | 16,318 | 9,027 | 35.4% | 40.2% |
| 2025 | 25,663 | 17,980 | 7,431 | 29.1% | 48.0% |
By Schengen state, 2025
| Country | Applications | Visas issued | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 9,219 | 6,365 | 30.2% |
| Switzerland | 6,908 | 4,653 | 30.8% |
| Italy | 5,061 | 3,113 | 38.5% |
| Germany | 4,454 | 3,832 | 13.6% |
| Netherlands | 21 | 17 | 0.0% |
Schengen consulates in Sri Lanka received 25,663 short-stay visa applications in 2025, and issued 17,980 visas. 29.1% of applications were refused (worldwide: 14.6%). The refusal rate fell by 6.3 points from 35.4% in 2024, a clear improvement for applicants. The number of applications was almost unchanged (25,721 in 2024).
Most applications went to France (9,219), Switzerland (6,908), Italy (5,061) and Germany (4,454).
Among the states with at least 500 applications, the lowest refusal rate was Germany’s (13.6%) and the highest Italy’s (38.5%).
The numbers include every nationality applying in Sri Lanka.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
US visas issued to citizens of Sri Lanka
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 10,299 | 8,534 |
| Student (F, M) | 932 | 795 |
| Exchange (J) | 229 | 187 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 654 | 618 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 1,062 | 982 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 602 | 466 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 56 | 28 |
| Other | 2 | 3 |
| Total | 13,836 | 11,613 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 29.8% | 33.4% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 11,613 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Sri Lanka, the 74th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 73%, transit and crew visas 8% and student visas 7%. That is 16% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (13,836).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Sri Lanka received 3,149, 32% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 33.4% for citizens of Sri Lanka in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 29.8%).
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
Sri Lanka’s own missions abroad
Sri Lanka’s embassies abroad (68)
In the other direction, Sri Lanka runs 68 missions in 47 countries. Its largest networks are in Turkey (10), Australia (4), Germany (3), Belgium (2) and Brazil (2).
Good to know
Where the embassies are
Most embassies, 35 of 36, are in the capital, Colombo. India has the most missions in Sri Lanka, 4, followed by Australia (2).
Travel advice for Sri Lanka
Foreign ministries’ advice on travel to Sri Lanka: the US State Department rates Sri Lanka at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 13 October 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Sri Lanka (updated 21 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Sri Lanka (updated 13 October 2026).
Frequently asked questions
Which country has the most consulates in Sri Lanka?
India, with 4 missions, followed by Australia (2).
Do I need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Of 198 passports, 193 get a visa on arrival, 1 need an e-Visa, 3 need a visa from an embassy or consulate and 1 is not admitted for Sri Lanka; the visa rules page for your own passport has the answer for you.