NetherlandsSri Lanka

Dutch Embassy in Sri Lanka

1 embassy

The Netherlands is represented in Sri Lanka by 1 mission: an embassy in Colombo. Sri Lankan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Netherlands.

Dutch Embassy in Colombo

At 25 Torrington Avenue, Colombo, the Dutch embassy represents the Netherlands towards Sri Lanka. Its phone number and website are on its page.

Netherlands visa for Sri Lankan citizens

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Netherlands visa requirements for citizens of Sri Lanka

  • Schengen visa (type C) – tourism
  • Schengen visa (type C) – visiting family or friends
  • Airport transit visa
  • MVV (provisional residence permit) for stays over 90 days
  • Fee: €90
  • 18 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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The Netherlands requires Sri Lankan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. In Sri Lanka, applications go to the Dutch embassy in Colombo, or to a visa centre working for the Netherlands.

Sri Lanka’s missions in the Netherlands

Missions of Sri Lanka in the Netherlands (1)

In return, Sri Lanka has an embassy in the Netherlands, in The Hague.

Good to know

The Netherlands in Sri Lanka

Worldwide, the Netherlands has 216 missions in 129 countries; one of them is in Sri Lanka.

Travel to Sri Lanka for Dutch citizens

Dutch citizens receive their visa for Sri Lanka at the border; it covers up to 30 days. In Sri Lanka, Dutch citizens can turn to the Dutch embassy for passports and emergency help.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Dutch embassy in Sri Lanka?

The Dutch embassy is in Colombo, at 25 Torrington Avenue, Colombo.

Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?

The Netherlands requires Sri Lankan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Do Dutch citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?

Dutch citizens can get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka, valid for stays of up to 30 days.

Does Sri Lanka have an embassy in the Netherlands?

Yes, Sri Lanka has its embassy in The Hague.