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Embassy of the United States in Colombo

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The US Embassy in Sri Lanka is a bilateral mission in Colombo and promotes US interests in Sri Lanka. The embassy of the United States also plays an important role in development, cultural affairs and contacts with the local press of Sri Lanka. The US Embassy in Colombo is headed by Ms. Patricia A. Butenis - Ambassador of the United States to Sri Lanka.


Address:

American Embassy in Colombo, Sri Lanka 210 Galle Road Colombo 3 Sri Lanka

Telephone:

(+94) 11-244-8500 / 8100

Fax:

(+94) 11-243-7345

E-mail:

Website:

srilanka.usembassy.gov

Ambassador:

Ms. Patricia A. Butenis - Ambassador

Office Hours:

Mon-Thu: 08.00-17.30 Fri: 08.00-12.00

Embassy Appointments

Many embassies in Sri Lanka require an appointment before you visit. On the official website of the US embassy in Colombo you will find information on opening hours and how to book appointments.

Opening hours

Please note that embassy opening hours can vary. Always contact the embassy before a visit.

Visa for the United States

For all US visa related matters contact the embassy in Colombo before you travel. Information is available on the embassy website (srilanka.usembassy.gov ) or contact the visa department by telephone (+94) 11-244-8500 / 8100 or email

Consulates of the United States in Sri Lanka

Next to the embassy in Colombo there could be additional US consulates located in Sri Lanka.

Please check below for the locations of the US consulates in Sri Lanka.


US Consulates in Sri Lanka

Next to the embassy in Colombo, the United States has consulates in the following cities: (if there are no cities mentioned here that means that United States does not have any consulates located in Sri Lanka ).

Embassy Consular Department and Services

The consular department of the US Embassy in Colombo offers consular assistance. The consular department in general offers services for visitors from Sri Lanka to United States as well as for US citizens in Sri Lanka. Generally, services comprise of visa applications, passport renewals, marriage registration, legalization of documents, birth of a child, US nationality issues and more. Contact the consular department directly by telephone or email.