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Embassy of Iran in Colombo, Sri Lanka

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Embassy of Iran in Colombo, Sri Lanka, located at No. 43, Jawatta Road. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of Iran, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    No. 43, Jawatta Road
    Colombo 05
    Sri Lanka

  • Telephone

    +94 11 208 1515 / 1516 / 1517

  • Fax

    +94 11 208 1520

  • 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 – Closes at 4:00 PM

    🕒 Current time in Colombo: 2:57 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

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Location map of the Embassy of Iran 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.

  • Tasu'a: June 24 Flag of Iran
  • Ashura: June 25 Flag of Iran
  • Esala Poya Day: July 29 Flag of Sri Lanka
  • Arbaeen: August 4 Flag of Iran

Available Services

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

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Legalization of documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Authentication of documents
  • Civil registration

Visa Requirements

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

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

  • Entry visa
  • Tourist visa
  • Pilgrimage visa
  • Diplomatic and service visa
  • Education visa
  • Work visa
  • Transit visa
  • Media visa
  • Investment visa
  • Marital visa
  • Medical visa

Head of Mission

Dr. Alireza Delkhosh, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary

Online Resources

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Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

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

See also

Sri Lanka in Iran

Sri Lanka has representation in the following city:

Nearby Airports

  • Ratmalana International Airport (RML)
    (8.66 km away)
    Colombo
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  • Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
    (31.55 km away)
    Colombo
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  • Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI)
    (154.71 km away)
    Hambantota
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This page was last edited on 27 May 2025 at 04:43 AM (EST).

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