Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Karachi, Pakistan
Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Karachi, Pakistan, located at 20/1, 18th Street, Khayaban-e-Shamsheer, Phase V, DHA. View a location map, get driving directions or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).
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Consulate General Address
20/1, 18th Street, Khayaban-e-Shamsheer, Phase V, DHA
Karachi, Sindh
Pakistan -
Telephone
+92 21 3534 6615, +92 21 3585 4024, Consular Division: +92 21 3534 6614
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Fax
+92 21 3585 7472
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Email
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Office Hours
Wednesday 8:30 AM–3:30 PMThursday 8:30 AM–3:30 PMFriday 8:30 AM–3:30 PMSaturday ClosedSunday ClosedMonday 8:30 AM–3:30 PMTuesday 8:30 AM–3:30 PMStatus: 🟢 Open now – Closes at 3:30 PM
🕒 Current time in Karachi: 1:11 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026
Location Map
Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.
Upcoming Holidays
Please note that the Consulate General may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Consulate General directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.
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Ashura:
June 25 to June 26
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Esala Poya Day:
July 29
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Independence Day:
August 14
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Milad un-Nabi:
August 25 / August 26
Visa Requirements
If you hold a Pakistani passport, you are required to obtain an eVisa or eTA to enter Sri Lanka.
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.
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Visit visas
- Tourist visit visa
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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
Sanjeewa Pattiwila, Consul General
Related Content
Types of Sri Lankan Passports
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)
Online Resources
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Additional Missions in Pakistan
Besides Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Karachi, Pakistan, Sri Lanka also has 2 representations in the following cities of Pakistan:
Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries
Explore the diplomatic missions of Sri Lanka in neighboring countries or regions of Pakistan.
- Dhaka, Bangladesh (High Commission)
- Chittagong, Bangladesh (Honorary Consul)
- New Delhi, India (High Commission)
- Chennai, India (High Commission)
- Mumbai, India (Consulate General)
- Male, Maldives (High Commission)
- Kathmandu, Nepal (Embassy)
See also
Pakistan in Sri Lanka
Pakistan has representation in the following city:
Nearby Airports
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Jinnah International Airport (KHI)
(15.87 km away)
Karachi
Important External Websites
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This page was last edited on 11 May 2026 at 11:20 PM (EST).