Sri Lanka - Consulate of France in Kandy

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

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Honorary consulate of France in Kandy, Sri Lanka - Sinhaputhra Building - 11 Hill Street - Kandy - Sri Lanka

Tel: (+94) 81 555 5551 & (+94) 77 780 9733

Fax: (+94) 81 220 3403

Email: kandy@frenchconsulate.net

Website:

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The difference between consulates found in Kandy 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 Kandy

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 Kandy

Most consulates in Kandy need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of France in Kandy 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 Kandy 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 Kandy please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.