IndiaSri Lanka

Indian Embassy & Consulates in Sri Lanka

2 embassies
2 consulates general

India is represented in Sri Lanka by 4 missions: an embassy in Kandy, 2 consulates general in Jaffna and Hambantota and 1 other office. Sri Lankan citizens need an e-Visa for India, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.

Map: India’s 4 missions in Sri Lanka

Indian Embassy in Kandy

High Commission of India in Kandy

High Commission · Kandy

Address: Rajapihilla Mawatha, Kandy
Head of mission: Athira S.

The Indian embassy is in Kandy, at Rajapihilla Mawatha, Kandy. The head of mission on record is Athira S.

Indian consulates in Sri Lanka

High Commission of India in Colombo
High Commission · Colombo

Galle Road 36-38, Colombo
Today · Closed
Consulate General of India in Jaffna
Consulate General · Jaffna

14 Maruthady Lane, Nallur, Jaffna, Sri Lanka
Consulate General of India in Hambantota
Consulate General · Hambantota

107-B, New Road, Hambantota Sri Lanka

India also has 2 consulates general in Jaffna and Hambantota; career consulates of this kind usually renew passports and take visa applications for their region.

India visa for Sri Lankan citizens

Sri LankaIndia e-Visa India visa for citizens of Sri Lanka

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India visa requirements for citizens of Sri Lanka

e-Tourist Visa (30 days, 1 year, 5 years)
e-Business Visa (incl. e-Conference)
e-Medical and e-Medical Attendant Visa
e-Transit Visa
Fee: US$25
17 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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India requires a visa from Sri Lankan citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days. The application is made online on the official portal of India, not at the Indian embassy.

Sri Lanka’s missions in India

Missions of Sri Lanka in India (2)

In return, Sri Lanka has 2 missions in India, including its embassy in New Delhi.

Good to know

India in Sri Lanka

Worldwide, India has 251 missions in 156 countries; 4 of them are in Sri Lanka.

Travel to Sri Lanka for Indian citizens

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