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France Embassy and Consulates in Sri Lanka
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
France Embassy in Colombo, Sri Lanka
89, Rosmead Place, Colombo 7
Phone: + 94 11 2 63 94 00
Working hours: Open now (Close in 7 hours 38 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of France may close on the following Sri Lankan and French holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| March Equinox | Friday, March 20 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Sunday, March 29 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 05 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Easter Monday | Monday, April 06 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Labor Day / May Day | Friday, May 01 | 3 months, 1 week |
| WWII Victory Day | Friday, May 08 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 3 months, 3 weeks |
| Whit Sunday | Sunday, May 24 | 4 months |
| Whit Monday | Monday, May 25 | 4 months |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 31 | 4 months, 1 week |
| Father's Day | Sunday, June 21 | 5 months |
1. How many French Embassies/Consulates are there in Sri Lanka?
France currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Sri Lanka including and Colombo.
2 - Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for France?
Sri Lankan citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into France. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of France in Sri Lanka for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of French embassies in Sri Lanka?
The French representative offices in Sri Lanka will be closed in observance of the following Sri Lankan and French holidays in 2026/2024:
- March Equinox (FR) Fri, Mar 20, 2026 (1 month, 3 weeks)
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Time in France vs Sri Lanka
Paris, France time is 5:30 hours behind Colombo, Sri Lanka
Colombo, Sri Lanka
09:22AMTuesday, January 20, 2026
Paris, France
04:52AMTuesday, January 20, 2026