United Arab Emirates Embassy in Colombo
Colombo
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Mission details
United Arab Emirates Embassy in Colombo
Official diplomatic mission in Colombo.
- Street Address
- 44 Sir Ernest de Silva Mawatha, Colombo 00700 Consular section: 112, Cumaratunga Munidasa Road, Colombo 7
- Official Website
- www.mofa.gov.ae/en/missions/colombo
- Services Offered
- Visa
- Passport Services
- Document Attestation
- Notarization
- Civil Affairs
- Emergency Travel Document
- Opening Hours
Monday 09:00-15:00 Tuesday 09:00-15:00 Wednesday 09:00-15:00 Thursday 09:00-15:00 Friday 09:00-15:00 Saturday — Sunday — Consular section 09:00-15:00 on working days.
- Appointment Policy
Appointments required for all services. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Jurisdiction
Bilateral embassy to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.
Services offered at this mission
- Visa
- Passport Services
- Document Attestation
- Notarization
- Civil Affairs
- Emergency Travel Document
Temporary travel documents for United Arab Emirates citizens in urgent situations abroad.
Before you visit
- Book an appointment
Most missions require advance booking. Use the appointment link on this page.
- Check passport validity
Your passport should have at least 6 months of validity remaining beyond your travel dates.
- Bring required documents
Both originals and photocopies. Check the mission's document list before visiting.
- Prepare fees in the correct currency
Fees are usually payable in local currency or USD. Confirm acceptable payment methods ahead of time.
- Arrive 15 minutes early
Allow time for security screening and document check at the entrance.