skip to main content
Flag of Sri Lanka

Embassy of Sri Lanka in Washington, D.C., United States

On This Page
Embassy Information Location Map Services Visa Information

Embassy of Sri Lanka in Washington, D.C., United States, located at 3025 Whitehaven Street NW. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of Sri Lanka, or find information about the address, previous ambassadors, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    3025 Whitehaven Street NW
    Washington, D.C. 20008
    United States

  • Telephone

    (202) 483-4025

    (202) 483-4026

  • Fax

    (202) 232-2329

  • Emergency Contacts

    (202) 580-9546

  • Email

  • Office Hours

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

    Status: 🔒 Closed – Opens today at 9:00 AM

    🕒 Current time in Washington, D.C.: 4:07 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

Located at 3025 Whitehaven Street NW, the embassy is near key landmarks like Georgetown Waterfront Park and Dupont Circle. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Washington, D.C., United States

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.

  • Juneteenth: June 19 Flag of United States
  • Independence Day: July 4 Flag of United States
  • Esala Poya Day: July 29 Flag of Sri Lanka
  • Milad un-Nabi: August 26 Flag of Sri Lanka

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Washington, D.C., United States:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Register marriages, births, and deaths
  • Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
  • Authentication of documents

Visa Requirements

If you hold an American passport, you are required to obtain an eVisa or eTA to enter Sri Lanka.

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

  • Visit visas
    • Tourist visit visa
  • Residence visas
    • Employment category visa
    • Investor category visa
    • Religious category visa
    • Student category visa
  • Business purpose visa
  • Registered Indians covered by the 1954 Indo-Lanka agreement
  • Ex- Sri Lankans and their dependants
  • Family members of a Sri Lankan
  • Diplomatic and official visa
  • My dream home visa programme
  • Resident guest visa programme

Head of Mission

Mahinda Samarasinghe, Ambassador

Related: List of ambassadors of Sri Lanka to the United States

Related Content

Types of Sri Lankan Passports

Sri Lankan government issues several types of passports including:

Regular Passport: This is the standard passport issued to Sri Lankan citizens for general travel purposes.
Diplomatic Passport: Diplomatic passports are issued to Sri Lankan diplomats and individuals representing the Sri Lankan government on diplomatic missions abroad.
Official Passport: Official passports are issued to Sri Lankan government officials, employees of state institutions, and individuals representing the Sri Lankan government on official business or diplomatic missions.

Emergency Certificate (EC)

An Emergency Certificate (EC) is a one-way travel document issued to Sri Lankan citizens who have lost their passports or have no valid travel documents to return to Sri Lanka on an emergency basis.

Online Resources

Explore the embassy and its services. Visit their official website or follow them on their social media platforms.

Additional Missions in United States

Besides Embassy of Sri Lanka in Washington, D.C., United States, Sri Lanka also has 6 representations in the following cities of United States:


View All Diplomatic Missions of Sri Lanka in United States

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

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

See also

United States in Sri Lanka

United States has representation in the following city:

Nearby Landmarks

Nearby Airports

  • Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
    (21.35 miles away)
    Washington D.C.
    Get Directions
  • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
    (27.58 miles away)
    Baltimore
    Get Directions
  • Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)
    (89.51 miles away)
    Harrisburg
    Get Directions

Disclaimer

This is NOT the official website of the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Washington, D.C., United States. All materials have been prepared for general information purposes only. The content on this website is not guaranteed to be correct, complete, or up to date. If you wish to report an issue, please let us know.

Help us improve Embassies.info

Report an Error or Update the details of the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Washington, D.C., United States.

This page was last edited on 02 March 2026 at 09:32 PM (EST).

↑ Top