British High Commission in Colombo

High Commission United Kingdom Colombo, Sri Lanka

Address
Bauddhaloka Mawatha 389, 00700 Colombo 07
Website
gov.uk
Today 08:00–16:30
Directions

Head of mission: Andrew Patrick

Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of the United Kingdom: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 25 September 2024

The United Kingdom’s high commission to Sri Lanka is in Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, at Bauddhaloka Mawatha 389, 00700 Colombo 07. It is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:30, closing earlier on Fridays. Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel.

Opening hours of the British high commission in Colombo

Monday 08:00–16:30 By appointment only
Tuesday 08:00–16:30 By appointment only
Wednesday 08:00–16:30 By appointment only
Thursday 08:00–16:30 By appointment only
Friday 08:00–13:00 By appointment only
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Public holidaysClosed

Upcoming closures

Public holidays in the United Kingdom

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

  • St. Stephen's Day

    Monday

The British high commission in Colombo is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:30, closing earlier on Fridays.

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Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel. Applications may be taken here or by a visa centre working for the United Kingdom.

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    The British high commission in Colombo is the only mission of the United Kingdom in Sri Lanka on record. Sri Lanka in turn has 2 missions in the United Kingdom, its embassy being in London.

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    About the British high commission in Colombo

    It appears in official lists as High Commission of the United Kingdom in Colombo. It is headed by Andrew Patrick, according to the records. Commonwealth members call their embassies in one another high commissions; this one does the work of an embassy for the United Kingdom.

    Address and contact

    Address: Bauddhaloka Mawatha 389, 00700 Colombo 07. The record for the British high commission in Colombo includes an official website.

    British citizens travelling to Sri Lanka

    Sri Lanka issues British citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

    Before visiting the British high commission in Colombo

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

    Near the British high commission in Colombo

    The British high commission in Colombo has 17 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the address of the British High Commission in Colombo?

    The British high commission in Colombo is at Bauddhaloka Mawatha 389, 00700 Colombo 07.

    What are the opening hours of the British High Commission in Colombo?

    The British high commission in Colombo is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:30, closing earlier on Fridays.

    Is the British High Commission in Colombo open on Saturday?

    No. The hours on record for the British high commission in Colombo do not include Saturday.

    Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?

    Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel.

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