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Embassy of Kuwait in Colombo, Sri Lanka

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Embassy of Kuwait in Colombo, Sri Lanka, located at 292, Bauddhaloka Mawatha. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of Kuwait, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    292, Bauddhaloka Mawatha
    Colombo 00700
    Sri Lanka

  • Telephone

    +94 11 259 7958, +94 11 259 7959, +94 11 259 7960

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 8:30 AM–1:00 PM, 2:00 PM–3:30 PM
    Thursday 8:30 AM–1:00 PM, 2:00 PM–3:30 PM
    Friday 8:30 AM–1:00 PM, 2:00 PM–3:30 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 8:30 AM–1:00 PM, 2:00 PM–3:30 PM
    Tuesday 8:30 AM–1:00 PM, 2:00 PM–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: 2:55 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

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Location map of the Embassy of Kuwait 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 Kuwait
  • Esala Poya Day: July 29 Flag of Sri Lanka
  • Mawlid (The Prophet's Birthday): August 26 Flag of Kuwait
  • Milad un-Nabi: August 26 Flag of Sri Lanka

Available Services

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

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Legalization of documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Replace a lost, stolen, or damaged passport
  • Power of attorney
  • Authentication of documents

Visa Requirements

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

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

  • Tourist visa
  • Visitor visa
  • Work visa or permit
  • Transit visa
  • Residence visa

Head of Mission

Khalaf M. M. Bu Dhhair, Ambassador

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Passport Services

Kuwaiti embassies and consulates assist Kuwaiti citizens with passport-related services, such as passport applications, renewals, and replacements.

Legalization and Notarial Services

Kuwaiti diplomatic missions provide services for the legalization and notarization of documents including, authentication of educational certificates, marriage certificates, and other legal documents.

Visa Services

Kuwaiti diplomatic missions process visa applications for foreign nationals who wish to visit Kuwait for tourism, business, study, work, or other purposes. They provide information on visa requirements, application procedures, and fees.

Online Resources

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Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

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See also

Sri Lanka in Kuwait

Sri Lanka has representation in the following city:

Nearby Airports

  • Ratmalana International Airport (RML)
    (9.02 km away)
    Colombo
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  • Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
    (31.12 km away)
    Colombo
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  • Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI)
    (154.69 km away)
    Hambantota
    Get Directions

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This page was last edited on 02 July 2025 at 11:46 PM (EST).

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