Saturday Aug 22, 2026
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Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Sri Lanka said yesterday it will introduce changes to its visa application procedures in connection with the opening of the Visa Application Centre on 21 August 2026.
Following the opening of the Visa Application Centre, visa applications, as well as the submission and collection of passports in connection with visa applications, will only be handled through the Visa Application Centre.
Applicants will be required to submit their visa applications and passports through the Visa Application Centre, and passports with issued visas will be returned to applicants through the Visa Application Centre. All the visa applicants are required to make a prior appointment through the Visa Application Centre’s website: https://visaforkorea-sl.com/
The Embassy will continue to accept Diplomatic and Official visa applications accompanied by a Third Person Note (TPN) issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism of Sri Lanka directly at the Embassy.
Official Name: VFS Global Visa Application Centre in Colombo, No. 675, Dr. Danister De Silva Mawatha, Colombo 09, Sri Lanka. Contact Number: +94-11-235-0629; Email: [email protected]
Following the opening of the Visa Application Centre, the Embassy’s current online reservation procedure for visa applications will no longer be available.
However, the Embassy will continue to handle applications for notarisation services and Police Clearance Certificates (Criminal Records Certificates) directly, as is currently the case. Accordingly, the Embassy’s online reservation system for these services will remain.
The Embassy said it appreciates the public’s understanding and cooperation regarding these changes and expects that the new system will contribute to a more efficient and convenient visa application process.
