Sri Lanka - Consulate of United Kingdom in Jaffna

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

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 United Kingdom in Sri Lanka besides Jaffna

Or the embassy of United Kingdom in Sri Lanka

British High Commission in Colombo, Sri Lanka 389 Bauddhaloka Mawatha Colombo 7 Sri Lanka
Email: - Tel: (+94) (11) 539 0639 - Website: ukinsrilanka.fco.gov.uk

Consulate Appointment in Jaffna

Most consulates in Jaffna need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom.

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.