Sri Lanka - Consulate of Australia in Jaffna |
You are a Sri Lankan citizen or you are from Australia and are looking for information on the consulate of Australia in Jaffna situated in Sri Lanka. A consulate in Jaffna could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Australia. It all depends on the importance of Jaffna and Sri Lanka in the relationships with the government of Australia.
Sorry there is no consulate of Australia in Jaffna !
However, Australia could have more than one consulate in Sri Lanka besides Jaffna.
When Australia has more consulates located in Sri Lanka ouside of Jaffna you can find them mentioned below.
Otherwise you can also contact the embassy of Australia in Sri Lanka of which you will find details also below.
The difference between consulates found in Jaffna are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are
the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private
citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.
All consulates of Australia in Sri Lanka besides Jaffna
Or the embassy of Australia in Sri Lanka
Australian High Commission in Colombo, Sri Lanka
3 Cambridge Place
PO Box 742
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Email: - Tel: (+94) 11 - 2698 767
- Website: www.srilanka.embassy.gov.au
Consulate Appointment in Jaffna
Most consulates in Jaffna need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Australia in Jaffna first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.
Travel Insurance
When you travel to Jaffna do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel
insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and
need a doctor or hospital in Sri Lanka or Australia.
Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate
in Jaffna please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.