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High Commission of Sri Lanka in Pretoria, South Africa

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High Commission of Sri Lanka in Pretoria, South Africa, located at 410, Alexander Street, Brooklyn. View a location map, get driving directions to the High Commission of Sri Lanka, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • High Commission Address

    410, Alexander Street, Brooklyn
    Pretoria 0181
    South Africa

  • Telephone

    +27 12 460 7679, +27 12 460 7690

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
    Thursday 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
    Friday 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
    Tuesday 8:30 AM–4:30 PM

    Status: 🟢 Open now – ⛱️ Youth Day is on Tuesday (in 6 days) and might affect working hours

    🕒 Current time in Pretoria: 10:19 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

Located at 410, Alexander Street, Brooklyn, the high commission is near key landmarks like Loftus Versfeld Stadium and Union Buildings. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the High Commission of Sri Lanka in Pretoria, South Africa

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the High Commission may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the High Commission directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Youth Day: June 16 Flag of South Africa
  • Esala Poya Day: July 29 Flag of Sri Lanka
  • National Women’s Day: August 9 to August 10 Flag of South Africa
  • Milad un-Nabi: August 26 Flag of Sri Lanka

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the High Commission of Sri Lanka in Pretoria, South Africa:

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

Visa Requirements

If you hold a South African 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

Air Chief Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa(Retd.), High Commissioner

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

Explore the high commission and its resources. Visit their official website or follow them on their social media platforms.

Additional Missions in South Africa

Besides High Commission of Sri Lanka in Pretoria, South Africa, Sri Lanka also has 2 representations in the following cities of South Africa:


View All Diplomatic Missions of Sri Lanka in South Africa

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

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

See also

South Africa in Sri Lanka

South Africa has representation in the following city:

Nearby Landmarks

Nearby Airports

  • O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
    (41.14 km away)
    Johannesburg
    Get Directions

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This page was last edited on 07 February 2026 at 10:23 AM (EST).

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