Sri Lanka - Consulate of Canada in Jaffna |
You are a Sri Lankan citizen or you are from Canada and are looking for information on the consulate of Canada in Jaffna situated in Sri Lanka. A consulate in Jaffna could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Canada. It all depends on the importance of Jaffna and Sri Lanka in the relationships with the government of Canada.
Sorry there is no consulate of Canada in Jaffna !
However, Canada could have more than one consulate in Sri Lanka besides Jaffna.
When Canada has more consulates located in Sri Lanka ouside of Jaffna you can find them mentioned below.
Otherwise you can also contact the embassy of Canada 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 Canada in Sri Lanka besides Jaffna
Or the embassy of Canada in Sri Lanka
Canadian High Commission in Colombo, Sri Lanka
33A, 5th Lane, Colpetty
Colombo 03
Sri Lanka
Email: - Tel: (+94) (11) 522 62 32
- Website: www.canadainternational.gc.ca/sri_lanka/
Consulate Appointment in Jaffna
Most consulates in Jaffna need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Canada 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 Canada.
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.