Russian Embassy in Colombo

Embassy Russia Colombo, Sri Lanka

Address
Bauddhaloka Mawatha 404, Colombo
Fax
+94 11 267-84-01
Today 09:00–13:00, 14:00–18:00
Directions Call

Head of mission: Джагарян Леван Семенович

Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of Russia: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 15 February 2023

The Russian embassy in Colombo stands at Bauddhaloka Mawatha 404, Colombo, in Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Russia.

Opening hours of the Russian embassy in Colombo

Monday 09:00–13:0014:00–18:00 break 13:00–14:00
Tuesday 09:00–13:0014:00–17:00 break 13:00–14:00
Wednesday 09:00–13:0014:00–17:00 break 13:00–14:00
Thursday 09:00–13:0014:00–18:00 break 13:00–14:00
Friday 09:00–15:00
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Upcoming closures

Public holidays in Russia

  • New Year's Day

    Friday

  • New Year holiday

    Saturday

The Russian embassy in Colombo is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays.

Russia visa for Sri Lankan citizens

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Sri Lankan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Russia. Check with the Russian embassy in Colombo whether visas are handled at its counter or by an appointed visa centre.

Other missions nearby

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Russia’s other missions in Sri Lanka

    The Russian embassy in Colombo is the only mission of Russia in Sri Lanka on record. Sri Lanka in turn has an embassy in Moscow.

    Good to know

    About the Russian embassy in Colombo

    It appears in official lists as Embassy of Russia in Colombo. The head of mission on record is Джагарян Леван Семенович.

    Address and contact

    Address: Bauddhaloka Mawatha 404, Colombo. The record for the Russian embassy in Colombo includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.

    Russian citizens travelling to Sri Lanka

    Russian citizens receive their visa for Sri Lanka at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

    Before visiting the Russian embassy in Colombo

    Current procedures for the Russian embassy in Colombo, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.

    Near the Russian embassy in Colombo

    The Russian embassy in Colombo has 13 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the address of the Russian Embassy in Colombo?

    The Russian embassy in Colombo is at Bauddhaloka Mawatha 404, Colombo.

    What are the opening hours of the Russian Embassy in Colombo?

    The Russian embassy in Colombo is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays.

    Is the Russian Embassy in Colombo open on Saturday?

    No. The hours on record for the Russian embassy in Colombo do not include Saturday.

    Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Russia?

    Sri Lankan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Russia.

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