Sri Lanka - Consulate of India in Kandy |
You are a Sri Lankan citizen or you are from India and are looking for information on the consulate of India in Kandy situated in Sri Lanka. A consulate in Kandy could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of India. It all depends on the importance of Kandy and Sri Lanka in the relationships with the government of India.
Indian Deputy High Commission in Kandy, Sri Lanka - No. 31, Rajapihilla Mawatha - P. O. Box 47 - Kandy - Sri Lanka
Tel: (+94) 81-222 2652 & (+94) 81-222 3786
Fax: (+94) 81-223 2479
Email: cons.kandy@mea.gov.in
Website: ahcikandy.org
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 India in Sri Lanka besides Kandy
Indian Consulate General in Hambantota, Sri Lanka - 103, New Road - Hambantota - Sri LankaEmail: cg.hambantota@mea.gov.in cons.hambantota@mea.gov.in - Tel: (+94) 47-222 2500 / 2 - Website:
Indian Consulate General in Jaffna, Sri Lanka - 14, Maruthady Lane, Nallur - Jaffna - Sri Lanka
Email: cg.jaffna@mea.gov.in / cons.jaffna@mea.gov.in - Tel: (+94) 21-222 0504 /(+94) 21-222 0505 - Website:
Indian Deputy High Commission in Kandy, Sri Lanka - No. 31, Rajapihilla Mawatha - P. O. Box 47 - Kandy - Sri Lanka
Email: cons.kandy@mea.gov.in - Tel: (+94) 81-222 2652 & (+94) 81-222 3786 - Website: ahcikandy.org
Or the embassy of India in Sri Lanka
Indian High Commission in Colombo, Sri Lanka
36-38, Galle Road
Colombo 03
Sri Lanka
Email: hc.colombo@mea.gov.iv
- Tel: (+94) 11-232 7587 / 8
(+94) 11-242 1605
- Website: www.hcicolombo.org
Consulate Appointment in Kandy
Most consulates in Kandy need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of India 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 India.
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.
