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United Kingdom Embassy and Consulates in Sri Lanka
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
United Kingdom High Commission in Colombo, Sri Lanka
389, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 7 Colombo Sri Lanka
Phone: +94 11 5390639
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2024
The Embassies and Consulates of United Kingdom may close on the following Sri Lankan and British holidays in 2024:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Stephen Lawrence Day | Monday, April 22 | 1 day, 16 hours |
| St. George's Day | Tuesday, April 23 | 2 days, 16 hours |
| Last day of Passover | Tuesday, April 30 | 1 week, 2 days |
| May Day | Wednesday, May 01 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Orthodox Good Friday | Friday, May 03 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Orthodox Holy Saturday | Saturday, May 04 | 1 week, 6 days |
| Orthodox Easter | Sunday, May 05 | 2 weeks |
| Orthodox Easter Monday | Monday, May 06 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
1. How many British Embassies/Consulates are there in Sri Lanka?
United Kingdom currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Sri Lanka including and Colombo.
2 - Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for United Kingdom?
Sri Lankan citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into United Kingdom. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of United Kingdom in Sri Lanka for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of British embassies in Sri Lanka?
The British representative offices in Sri Lanka will be closed in observance of the following Sri Lankan and British holidays in 2024/2024:
- Stephen Lawrence Day (GB) Mon, Apr 22, 2024 (1 day, 17 hours)
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Time in United Kingdom vs Sri Lanka
London, United Kingdom time is 5:30 hours behind Colombo, Sri Lanka
Colombo, Sri Lanka
06:18AMSaturday, April 20, 2024
London, United Kingdom
01:48AMSaturday, April 20, 2024