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Embassy of Switzerland in Colombo, Sri Lanka

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Embassy of Switzerland in Colombo, Sri Lanka, located at 63, Srimath R.G. Senanayake Mawatha (Gregory's Road). View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of Switzerland, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    63, Srimath R.G. Senanayake Mawatha (Gregory's Road)
    Colombo 7
    Sri Lanka

  • Telephone

    +94 11 269 51 17

  • Fax

    +94 11 269 51 76

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
    Thursday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
    Friday 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
    Tuesday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM

    Status: 🟢 Open now – Closes at 4:00 PM

    🕒 Current time in Colombo: 2:41 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of Switzerland 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.

  • Esala Poya Day: July 29 Flag of Sri Lanka
  • National Day: August 1 Flag of Switzerland
  • 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 Switzerland in Colombo, Sri Lanka:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Legalization of documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Register marriages, births, and deaths
  • Authentication of documents
  • Emergency consular assistance
  • Civil registration

Visa Requirements

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

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

  • Schengen visa for a stay of up to 90 days
  • National visa for a stay of more than 90 days
  • Airport transit visa
  • Work visa

Head of Mission

Siri Walt, Ambassador

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Online Resources

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Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

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

See also

Sri Lanka in Switzerland

Sri Lanka has 3 representations in the following cities:

Nearby Airports

  • Ratmalana International Airport (RML)
    (9.88 km away)
    Colombo
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  • Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
    (30.14 km away)
    Colombo
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  • Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI)
    (154.66 km away)
    Hambantota
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