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Embassy of Sri Lanka in Kathmandu, Nepal

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Embassy of Sri Lanka in Kathmandu, Nepal, located at “Oshin Kunj” Rudreshwor Chowk, Budhanilkantha. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of Sri Lanka, or find information about the address, online resources including the official website, Facebook page, and Twitter, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    “Oshin Kunj” Rudreshwor Chowk, Budhanilkantha
    Kathmandu
    Nepal

  • Telephone

    +977 1 472 0623, +977 1 472 1389

  • Emergency Phone

    +977 985 104 8653

  • Fax

    +977 1 472 0128

  • Email

    [email protected]

  • Office Hours

    Monday to Friday: 9:00 am - 4:15 pm (November to February)
    Monday to Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (March to October)

Location Map

Located at “Oshin Kunj” Rudreshwor Chowk, Budhanilkantha, the embassy is near the key landmark Budhanilkantha Temple. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Kathmandu, Nepal

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Embassy may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Embassy directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Vesak Poya Day: May 12 Flag of Sri Lanka
  • Buddha Jayanti: May 12 Flag of Nepal
  • Ganatantra Diwas (Republic Day): May 29 Flag of Nepal
  • Eid ul-Adha: June 07 Flag of Sri Lanka

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Kathmandu, Nepal:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Legalization of documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Registration of marriage, birth, and death
  • Attestation of documents
  • Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)

Visa Requirements

If you hold a Nepalese passport, you are required to obtain an eVisa or eTA to enter Sri Lanka.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to Sri Lanka without a visa. The most common types of Sri Lanka visas are the following.

  • Visit visas
    • Tourist visit visa
  • Residence visas
    • Employment category visa
    • Investor category visa
    • Religious category visa
    • Student category visa
  • Business purpose visa
  • Registered Indians covered by the 1954 Indo-Lanka agreement
  • Ex- Sri Lankans and their dependants
  • Family members of a Sri Lankan
  • Diplomatic and official visa
  • My dream home visa programme
  • Resident guest visa programme

Head of Mission

Air Chief Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana (Retd), Ambassador

Related Content

Types of Sri Lankan Passports

Sri Lankan government issues several types of passports including:

Regular Passport: This is the standard passport issued to Sri Lankan citizens for general travel purposes.
Diplomatic Passport: Diplomatic passports are issued to Sri Lankan diplomats and individuals representing the Sri Lankan government on diplomatic missions abroad.
Official Passport: Official passports are issued to Sri Lankan government officials, employees of state institutions, and individuals representing the Sri Lankan government on official business or diplomatic missions.

Emergency Certificate (EC)

An Emergency Certificate (EC) is a one-way travel document issued to Sri Lankan citizens who have lost their passports or have no valid travel documents to return to Sri Lanka on an emergency basis.

Online Resources

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This page was last edited on 22 January 2025 at 10:48 PM (EST).

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