Sri Lanka - Consulate of United States in Hambantota

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

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 United States in Sri Lanka besides Hambantota

Or the embassy of United States in Sri Lanka

American Embassy in Colombo, Sri Lanka 210 Galle Road Colombo 3 Sri Lanka
Email: - Tel: (+94) 11-244-8500 / 8100 - Website: srilanka.usembassy.gov

Consulate Appointment in Hambantota

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

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.