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Embassy of China in Colombo, Sri Lanka

Embassy of China in Colombo, Sri Lanka, located at 381-A Bauddhaloka Mawatha. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of China, or find information about the address, Consular Office, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    381-A Bauddhaloka Mawatha
    Colombo 7
    Sri Lanka
  • Telephone

    +94 11 268 8610

  • Fax

    +94 11 267 5101

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM
    Thursday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM
    Friday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM
    Tuesday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM

    Status: 🟢 Open now – Closes at 5:00 PM

    🕒 Current time in Colombo: 2:41 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

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Location map of the Embassy of China in Colombo, Sri Lanka

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Embassy may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Embassy directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Dragon Boat Festival: June 19 Flag of China
  • Esala Poya Day: July 29 Flag of Sri Lanka
  • Milad un-Nabi: August 26 Flag of Sri Lanka
  • Nikini Poya Day: August 27 Flag of Sri Lanka

Consular Office

Address

120/3B, Vidya Mawatha
Colombo 07
Sri Lanka

Phone

+94-11-267 6658, +94-11-269 5896, +94-11-269 5897

Email

[email protected], [email protected] (only for Sri Lankan nationals)

Hours

Monday to Friday (For visa and consular legalization): 8:30 am - 11:30 am, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm (Submission/Collection)

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of China in Colombo, Sri Lanka:

  • Process passport applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Legalization of documents

Visa Requirements

If you hold a Sri Lankan passport, you are required to apply for a paper visa to enter China.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to China without a visa. The most common types of China visas are the following.

  • Crew visa (C)
  • Permanent residence visa (D)
  • Visit Visa (F)
  • Transit visa (G)
  • Long-term journalist visa (J1)
  • Short-term journalist visa (J2)
  • Tourist visa (L)
  • Business visa (M)
  • Family reunion visa (Q1)
  • Family visit visa (Q2)
  • Talent visa (R)
  • Long-term private visit visa (S1)
  • Short-term private visit visa (S2)
  • Long-term study visa (X1)
  • Short-term study visa (X2)
  • Working visa (Z)

Head of Mission

Qi Zhenhong, Ambassador

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Visa Services

Chinese diplomatic missions around the world, including embassies and consulates, provide visa services. These missions handle visa applications for individuals who wish to visit China for various purposes, such as tourism, study, work, business, or other activities.

Passport Services

Chinese embassies and consulates process passport applications and renewals for Chinese citizens and also provide assistance in case of lost or stolen passports.

Consular Assistance

Chinese diplomatic missions offer consular assistance and protection to Chinese citizens who are traveling or residing abroad. This includes assistance in emergencies, such as accidents, natural disasters, or cases involving Chinese citizens in legal trouble.

Holidays in China

Planning your travels and want to stay updated on holidays in China? Here's a handy, organized list https://mostholidays.com

Online Resources

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Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

Explore the diplomatic missions of China in neighboring countries or regions of Sri Lanka.

See also

Sri Lanka in China

Sri Lanka has 3 representations in the following cities:

Nearby Airports

  • Ratmalana International Airport (RML)
    (9.31 km away)
    Colombo
  • Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
    (30.76 km away)
    Colombo
  • Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI)
    (154.60 km away)
    Hambantota

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