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Embassy of Sri Lanka in Paris, France

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Embassy of Sri Lanka in Paris, France, located at 16 rue Spontini. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of Sri Lanka, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    16 rue Spontini
    75016 Paris
    France

  • Telephone

    +33 1 5573 3131

  • Fax

    +33 1 5573 1849

  • 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: 🟢 Open now – Closes at 5:00 PM

    🕒 Current time in Paris: 10:15 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

Located at 16 rue Spontini, the embassy is near key landmarks like Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Paris, France

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.

  • Bastille Day: July 14 Flag of France
  • Esala Poya Day: July 29 Flag of Sri Lanka
  • Milad un-Nabi: August 26 Flag of Sri Lanka
  • Nikini Poya Day: August 27 Flag of Sri Lanka

Available Services

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

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

Visa Requirements

If you hold a French 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

Manisha Gunasekara, Ambassador

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

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Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

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

See also

France in Sri Lanka

France has 2 representations in the following cities:

Nearby Landmarks

Nearby Airports

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