South Africa - Consulate of Sri Lanka in Wellington

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

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Sri Lankan Honorary Consulate in Wellington, New Zealand - P O Box 22253 - Khandallah - Wellington 6441 - New Zealand

Tel: (+64) 4 976 8434 & (+64) 21 02679214

Fax: (+64) 4 976 8435

Email: arunaabey1956@gmail.com

Website:

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The difference between consulates found in Wellington 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 Sri Lanka in South Africa besides Wellington

Sri Lankan Consulate in Cape Town, South Africa 15 Piet Retief Street Stellenbosch, 7600 Cape Town South Africa
Email: ddalling@mweb.co.za - Tel: (+27) (21) 8878018 - Website:

Or the embassy of Sri Lanka in South Africa

Sri Lankan High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa 410, Alexander Street Brooklyn Pretoria 0181 South Africa
Email: srilanka@global.co.za - Tel: (+27) 12 460 7690 (+27) 12 460 7679 - Website: www.srilanka.co.za

Consulate Appointment in Wellington

Most consulates in Wellington need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Sri Lanka in Wellington 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 Wellington 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 South Africa or Sri Lanka.

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