Assistant High Commission of India in Kandy, Sri Lanka
Assistant High Commission of India in Kandy, Sri Lanka, located at No. 42, Hilpankandura Mawatha, Ampitiya Road. View a location map, get driving directions to the High Commission of India, or view the information about the address, phone, fax, office hours, official website, Facebook page, Twitter, consular services, holidays, visa list, and head of mission (HOM).
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High Commission Address
No. 42, Hilpankandura Mawatha, Ampitiya Road
Kandy
Sri Lanka Telephone
- 94 81 222 2652 / 3786, Visa, Consular, Passport and Commercial queries: +94 81-222 3777
Fax
- +94 81 222 4563 / 223 2479
Email
- [email protected]
Consular, Visa, Passport and Commercial: [email protected], [email protected] Office Hours
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Monday to Friday: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
List of holidays
Location Map
Website
Office website
Services
The following is a brief listing of services offered at the Assistant High Commission of India in Kandy, Sri Lanka.
- Process passport applications
- Process visa applications
- Notarize certain documents
- Legalization of documents
- Issuing emergency travel documents
- Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) card
- Registration of marriage, birth, and death
- Attestation of documents
- Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
- Renunciation of Indian citizenship
Head of Mission
Dr. Athira S., Assistant High Commissioner
Common Visa Types
Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to India without a visa. The most common types of India visas are the following.
- Tourist Visa
- Business Visa
- Employment Visa
- Student Visa
- Research Visa
- Medical Visa
- Journalist Visa
- Conference Visa
- Transit Visa
- Entry Visa
Indian Passports
The government of India issues several types of passports, including:
Regular Passport (Dark Blue cover): This is the standard passport issued to Indian citizens for general travel purposes. It is a "Type P" passport, P stands for Personal.
Diplomatic Passport (Maroon cover): Diplomatic passports are issued to diplomats, Members of Parliament, members of the Union Council of Ministers, and individuals representing the Indian government on diplomatic missions abroad. It is a "Type D" passport, D standing for Diplomatic.
Official Passport (White cover): Official passports are issued to government officials, members of the Indian Armed Forces, members of the Indian diplomatic corps, and individuals representing the Indian government on official business or diplomatic missions. It is a "Type S" passport, S stands for Service.
Consular Assistance
Indian embassies and consulates offer vital consular services to Indian citizens abroad, including issuing, renewing, and replacing passports. They also provide crucial assistance in emergencies, such as accidents, illnesses, or legal matters. These diplomatic missions are essential support systems for Indian nationals traveling or living overseas, ensuring their safety and well-being while away from home. Their services are pivotal in addressing the needs and concerns of Indian citizens during their international travels or stays.
Emergency Travel Document (EC)
The Emergency Travel Document or Emergency Certificate (EC) is a one-way travel document issued to Indian citizens who have no valid travel documents and need to return to India on an emergency basis. EC is issued to those citizens of India to whom a new passport cannot be issued in an emergency in a short period of time. It allows the holder to travel back to India.
Besides Assistant High Commission of India in Kandy, Sri Lanka India also has 3 representations in the following cities of Sri Lanka:
- Colombo (High Commission)
- Jaffna (Consulate General)
- Hambantota (Consulate General)
All diplomatic missions of India in Sri Lanka
Diplomatic missions of India in neighbouring countries/regions of Sri Lanka:
- Dhaka, Bangladesh (High Commission)
- Chittagong, Bangladesh (High Commission)
- Rajshahi, Bangladesh (High Commission)
- Khulna, Bangladesh (High Commission)
- Sylhet, Bangladesh (High Commission)
- Thimphu, Bhutan (Embassy)
- Phuentsholing, Bhutan (Consulate General)
- Male, Maldives (High Commission)
- Kathmandu, Nepal (Embassy)
- Birgunj, Nepal (Consulate General)
- Islamabad, Pakistan (High Commission)
Sri Lanka in India
Sri Lanka has 3 representations in the following cities:
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This page was last edited on 21 November 2023 at 07:34 AM (EST).