Sri Lanka - Consulate of Finland in Colombo |
You are a Sri Lankan citizen or you are from Finland and are looking for information on the consulate of Finland in Colombo situated in Sri Lanka. A consulate in Colombo could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Finland. It all depends on the importance of Colombo and Sri Lanka in the relationships with the government of Finland.
Finnish Consulate General in Colombo, Sri Lanka 410/6, Bauddhaloka Mawatha Colombo 7 Sri Lanka
Tel: (+94) 11-266 2558
Fax: (+94) 11-266 2558
Email: sivaratnam@aitkenspence.lk
Website:
The difference between consulates found in Colombo 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 Finland in Sri Lanka besides Colombo
Finnish Consulate General in Colombo, Sri Lanka 410/6, Bauddhaloka Mawatha Colombo 7 Sri LankaEmail: sivaratnam@aitkenspence.lk - Tel: (+94) 11-266 2558 - Website:
Or the embassy of Finland in Sri Lanka
(There is no embassy of Finland located in Sri Lanka)
Consulate Appointment in Colombo
Most consulates in Colombo need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Finland in Colombo 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 Colombo 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 Finland.
Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate
in Colombo please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.
