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Embassy of Egypt in Colombo, Sri Lanka

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Embassy of Egypt in Colombo, Sri Lanka, located at 39 Dr. Lester James Peries Mawatha. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of Egypt, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    39 Dr. Lester James Peries Mawatha
    Colombo 05
    Sri Lanka

  • Telephone

    +94 11 250 8752, +94 11 258 3621

  • Fax

    +94 11 258 5292

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
    Thursday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
    Friday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
    Tuesday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM

    Status: 🟢 Open now – ⛱️ Muharram is on Wednesday (in 7 days) and might affect working hours

    🕒 Current time in Colombo: 2:59 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

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Location map of the Embassy of Egypt 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.

  • Muharram: June 17 Flag of Egypt
  • 30 June Day: June 30 Flag of Egypt
  • Revolution Day July 23: July 23 Flag of Egypt
  • Esala Poya Day: July 29 Flag of Sri Lanka

Available Services

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

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Legalization of documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Certificate of criminal record
  • Translate documents
  • Civil registration

Visa Requirements

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

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 Egypt without a visa. The most common types of Egypt visas are the following.

  • Tourist visas
  • Student visas
  • Residence visas
  • Work visas/permits

Head of Mission

Adel Ibrahim, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary

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Passport Services

The embassies and consulates of Egypt process passport applications for their citizens and provide assistance in case of lost or stolen passports.

Consular Assistance

The diplomatic missions of Egypt offer consular assistance and protection to their citizens who are traveling abroad, including assistance in emergencies, such as accidents and natural disasters.

Legalization and Notarial Services

The embassies and consulates of Egypt provide services to Egyptian citizens for the legalization of documents and notarial services, including authentication as well as the legalization of various legal documents.

Visa Services

The embassies and consulates of Egypt process visa applications for foreign nationals who wish to visit Egypt for various purposes, including tourism, work, study, business, or family visits.

Online Resources

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Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

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

See also

Sri Lanka in Egypt

Sri Lanka has representation in the following city:

Nearby Airports

  • Ratmalana International Airport (RML)
    (7.78 km away)
    Colombo
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  • Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
    (32.74 km away)
    Colombo
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  • Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI)
    (154.82 km away)
    Hambantota
    Get Directions

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This page was last edited on 03 May 2026 at 06:48 AM (EST).

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