Sri Lanka - Consulate of France in Jaffna

You are a Sri Lankan citizen or you are from France and are looking for information on the consulate of France in Jaffna situated in Sri Lanka. A consulate in Jaffna could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of France. It all depends on the importance of Jaffna and Sri Lanka in the relationships with the government of France.

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Sorry there is no consulate of France in Jaffna !

However, France could have more than one consulate in Sri Lanka besides Jaffna.

When France has more consulates located in Sri Lanka ouside of Jaffna you can find them mentioned below.

Otherwise you can also contact the embassy of France in Sri Lanka of which you will find details also below.

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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 France in Sri Lanka besides Jaffna

Honorary consulate of France in Kandy, Sri Lanka - Sinhaputhra Building - 11 Hill Street - Kandy - Sri Lanka
Email: kandy@frenchconsulate.net - Tel: (+94) 81 555 5551 & (+94) 77 780 9733 - Website:

Or the embassy of France in Sri Lanka

French Embassy in Colombo, Sri Lanka 89 Rosmead Place PO Box 880 Colombo 7 Sri Lanka
Email: - Tel: (+94) (11) 269 88 15 - Website: www.ambafrance.lk

Consulate Appointment in Jaffna

Most consulates in Jaffna need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of France 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 France.

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.