Sri Lanka - Consulate of United States in Kandy

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


Sorry there is no consulate of United States in Kandy !

However, United States could have more than one consulate in Sri Lanka besides Kandy.

When United States has more consulates located in Sri Lanka ouside of Kandy you can find them mentioned below.

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


The difference between consulates found in Kandy 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 Kandy

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 Kandy

Most consulates in Kandy need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of United States in Kandy 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 Kandy 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 Kandy please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.