Sri Lanka - Consulate of Netherlands in Hambantota

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


Sorry there is no consulate of Netherlands in Hambantota !

However, Netherlands could have more than one consulate in Sri Lanka besides Hambantota.

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

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


The difference between consulates found in Hambantota 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 Netherlands in Sri Lanka besides Hambantota

Or the embassy of Netherlands in Sri Lanka

Netherlands Embassy in Colombo, Sri Lanka 25 Torrington Avenue Colombo-7 Sri Lanka
Email: nethemb@sri.lanka.net - Tel: (+94) 11-2596914 - Website: www.netherlandsandyou.nl/your-country-and-the-netherlands/sri-lanka

Consulate Appointment in Hambantota

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

Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate in Hambantota please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.