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Embassy of UAE in Colombo, Sri Lanka

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Embassy of UAE in Colombo, Sri Lanka, located at 44, Sir Ernest De Silva Mawatha. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of United Arab Emirates, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    44, Sir Ernest De Silva Mawatha
    Colombo 00700
    Sri Lanka

  • Telephone

    +94 11 256 5052

  • Fax

    +94 11 256 4104

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 8:30 AM–3:30 PM
    Thursday 8:30 AM–3:30 PM
    Friday 8:30 AM–3:30 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 8:30 AM–3:30 PM
    Tuesday 8:30 AM–3:30 PM

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

    🕒 Current time in Colombo: 1:37 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

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Location map of the Embassy of UAE 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.

  • Islamic New Year / Muharram: June 17 Flag of United Arab Emirates
  • Esala Poya Day: July 29 Flag of Sri Lanka
  • Mawlid (The Prophet's Birthday): August 26 Flag of United Arab Emirates
  • Milad un-Nabi: August 26 Flag of Sri Lanka

Available Services

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

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Legalization of documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Certificate of good conduct

Visa Requirements

If you hold a Sri Lankan passport, you are required to obtain an eVisa or eTA to enter the United Arab Emirates.

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 United Arab Emirates without a visa. The most common types of United Arab Emirates visas are the following.

  • Tourist visa
  • Business visa
  • Employment visa
  • Residence visa
  • Student visa
  • Retirement visa for UAE residents
  • Patient entry permit
  • Transit visa

Head of Mission

Khaled Nasser Al Ameri, Ambassador

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30 days visa (extendable) on arrival

Citizens of the following countries can obtain an extendable visa upon arrival for 30 days: Andorra, Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Vatican City, Hong Kong, Ireland, Japan, Malaysia, Monaco, Russia, San Marino, Seychelles, Singapore, Ukraine, Mauritius, China, Kazakhstan, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and the United States.

90 days visa (extendable) on arrival

Citizens of the following countries can obtain an extendable visa upon arrival for 90 days: South Korea, Argentina, Bahamas, Solomon Islands, and Nauru.

90 days visa (non-extendable) on arrival

Citizens of the following countries can obtain a non-extendable visa upon arrival for 90 days: Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Switzerland, Finland, Poland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Liechtenstein, and Czech Republic.

Transit visa

UAE Transit visas are either for 48 hours or 96 hours. 48 hours Transit visa is issued free of charge. UAE based-airlines can arrange a transit visa before your journey.

UAE work permit

The sponsoring UAE employer needs to apply to MoHRE (Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation) for the work permit. MoHRE issues work permits. The employer will send the work permit to the employee. The work permit holder can enter the UAE for employment, but that work permit is valid for two months only. Within the scope of 60 days employee and employer have to arrange to get the employee's UAE Resident Identity (Emirates ID) Card, and Labour Card and stamping the UAE Residence visa. For more information please visit https://www.mohre.gov.ae/en/home.aspx.

Tourist Visa and Visit Visa

A tourist visa allows individuals to visit the UAE for tourism purposes. It is usually valid for a short duration, such as 30 days, and can be extended for an additional fee.
Visit visas are available for family visits or longer stays in the UAE. They are typically valid for 90 days and can be extended for an additional 90 days.

Employment Visa

This visa is required for individuals who have obtained a job offer and will be working in the UAE. The employer typically sponsors the visa application.

Online Resources

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Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

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

See also

Sri Lanka in United Arab Emirates

Sri Lanka has 2 representations in the following cities:

Nearby Airports

  • Ratmalana International Airport (RML)
    (10.31 km away)
    Colombo
    Get Directions
  • Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
    (30.25 km away)
    Colombo
    Get Directions
  • Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI)
    (156.31 km away)
    Hambantota
    Get Directions

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