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In Sri Lanka, Germany has an embassy in Colombo. Sri Lankan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany.

German Embassy in Colombo

Embassy of Germany in Colombo

Embassy · Colombo

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Address: Alfred House Avenue 40, Colombo 03
Phone: +94 11 258 04 31
Website: colombo.diplo.de
Head of mission: Dr. Felix Neumann, Ambassador

At Alfred House Avenue 40, Colombo 03, the German embassy represents Germany towards Sri Lanka. The head of mission on record is Dr. Felix Neumann, Ambassador. Its phone number and website are on its page.

Germany visa for Sri Lankan citizens

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Germany visa requirements for citizens of Sri Lanka

Schengen visa (type C) – tourism
Schengen visa (type C) – visiting friends or family in Germany
National visa (type D) – study, work, family reunification
Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
Fee: €90
22 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel. Applicants in Sri Lanka turn to the German embassy in Colombo; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.

Sri Lanka’s missions in Germany

Missions of Sri Lanka in Germany (3)

In return, Sri Lanka has 3 missions in Germany, including its embassy in Berlin.

Good to know

Germany in Sri Lanka

Worldwide, Germany has 572 missions in 191 countries; one of them is in Sri Lanka.

Travel to Sri Lanka for German citizens

Sri Lanka issues German citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance. In Sri Lanka, German citizens can turn to the German embassy for passports and emergency help.