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High Commission of Canada in Sri Lanka, in Colombo

We provide services to Canadians visiting and living in Sri Lanka.

We also provide services to Canadians in:

Maldives

Services and information

Adoption and surrogacy

Process to adopt a child internationally and bring them back to Canada.

Birth abroad

Register a child's birth abroad.

Citizenship services

Steps to become a Canadian citizen. Get proof of citizenship.

Criminal record checks

How to get a criminal record check abroad, if required.

Death abroad

Steps to follow when a loved one dies abroad.

Marriage abroad

Requirements, documents and processes for getting married abroad.

Notarial services

Have your documents certified and authenticated.

Passport services

Apply for a passport and what to do if your passport is lost, stolen or damaged.

Pensions and retirement

Information on pensions and retiring outside of Canada.

Studying abroad

Information on education or research opportunities in foreign countries.

Visa and immigration services

Apply to immigrate. Get a visa to study, work or visit Canada.

Voting abroad

Voting process for Canadians who live abroad.

Office information

Address

33-A 5th Lane, Colpetty, Colombo 03, Sri Lanka

Our representative

Eric Walsh, High Commissioner for Canada in Sri Lanka and Maldives

Eric Walsh
High Commissioner for Canada in Sri Lanka and Maldives

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Office closures

These closures are subject to change in the event of a large-scale emergency. Emergency consular assistance for Canadians is always available 24/7.

Date Holiday
2024-01-01 New Year's Day
2024-01-15 Tamil Thai Pongal Day
2024-03-29 Good Friday
2024-04-12 Sinhala and Tamil New Year Day (in lieu)
2024-05-23 Vesak Full Moon Poya Day
2024-06-17 Id-Ul-Allah (Hadji)
2024-07-01 Canada Day
2024-08-05 Civic Day
2024-09-02 Labour day
2024-09-30 Day for Truth & Reconciliation
2024-12-25 Christmas Day (observed)
2024-12-26 Boxing day (in lieu)
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