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US Embassy in Sri Lanka

1 embassy

In Sri Lanka, the United States has an embassy in Colombo. The United States requires Sri Lankan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

US Embassy in Colombo

Embassy of the United States in Colombo

Embassy · Colombo

Address: Galle Road 210, Colombo 03
Phone: +94 (11) 249-8500
Website: lk.usembassy.gov

At Galle Road 210, Colombo 03, the US embassy represents the United States towards Sri Lanka. Its phone number and website are on its page.

United States visa for Sri Lankan citizens

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United States visa requirements for citizens of Sri Lanka

B-1/B-2 visitor visa (business / tourism)
Transit (C visa) – brief
Student (F/M/J) and work (H, L, O…) visas – brief
Fee: US$185
4 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Sri Lankan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States. Applicants in Sri Lanka turn to the US embassy in Colombo; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.

Sri Lanka’s missions in the United States

Missions of Sri Lanka in the United States (2)

In return, Sri Lanka has 2 missions in the United States, including its embassy in Washington D.C.

Good to know

The United States in Sri Lanka

Worldwide, the United States has 314 missions in 179 countries; one of them is in Sri Lanka.

Travel to Sri Lanka for US citizens

US citizens can get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka, valid for stays of up to 30 days. In Sri Lanka, US citizens can turn to the US embassy for passports and emergency help.