Sri Lanka - Consulate of South Africa in Jaffna |
You are a Sri Lankan citizen or you are from South Africa and are looking for information on the consulate of South Africa in Jaffna situated in Sri Lanka. A consulate in Jaffna could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of South Africa. It all depends on the importance of Jaffna and Sri Lanka in the relationships with the government of South Africa.
Sorry there is no consulate of South Africa in Jaffna !
However, South Africa could have more than one consulate in Sri Lanka besides Jaffna.
When South Africa has more consulates located in Sri Lanka ouside of Jaffna you can find them mentioned below.
Otherwise you can also contact the embassy of South Africa in Sri Lanka of which you will find details also below.
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 South Africa in Sri Lanka besides Jaffna
Or the embassy of South Africa in Sri Lanka
South African High Commission in Colombo, Sri Lanka,
114 Rosmead Place,
Colombo 07,
Sri Lanka
Email: colombo.consular@dirco.gov.za - Tel: (+94) 11 246 3000 - Website:
Consulate Appointment in Jaffna
Most consulates in Jaffna need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of South Africa 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 South Africa.
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.
