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High Commission of Maldives in Colombo, Sri Lanka

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High Commission of Maldives in Colombo, Sri Lanka, located at 25 Melbourne Avenue, Bambalapitiya. View a location map, get driving directions to the High Commission of Maldives, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • High Commission Address

    25 Melbourne Avenue, Bambalapitiya
    Colombo 4
    Sri Lanka

  • Telephone

    +94 11 258 0076, Hotline: +94 76 881 6666

  • Fax

    +94 11 258 1200

  • 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 – ⛱️ Islamic New Year / Muharram is on Wednesday (in 7 days) and might affect working hours

    🕒 Current time in Colombo: 2:43 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

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Location map of the High Commission of Maldives in Colombo, Sri Lanka

Upcoming Holidays

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

  • Islamic New Year / Muharram: June 17 Flag of Maldives
  • Independence Day: July 26 to July 27 Flag of Maldives
  • Esala Poya Day: July 29 Flag of Sri Lanka
  • National Day / Qaumee Dhuvas: August 15 Flag of Maldives

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the High Commission of Maldives in Colombo, Sri Lanka:

  • Process passport applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Authentication of documents

Visa Requirements

If you hold a Sri Lankan passport, you can obtain a visa on arrival to enter the Maldives.

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

  • Tourist visa
  • Business visa
  • Work visa
  • Dependent visa
  • Marriage visa
  • Co-operate resident visa

Head of Mission

Masood Imad, High Commissioner

Online Resources

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Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

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

See also

Sri Lanka in Maldives

Sri Lanka has representation in the following city:

Nearby Airports

  • Ratmalana International Airport (RML)
    (7.77 km away)
    Colombo
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  • Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
    (33.00 km away)
    Colombo
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  • Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI)
    (155.16 km away)
    Hambantota
    Get Directions

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This page was last edited on 27 May 2025 at 04:54 AM (EST).

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