Consular affairs division commences providing services

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Consular Affairs Division of the Foreign Ministry has commenced providing consular services to walk-in customers with effect from Monday (04), the Foreign Ministry says. Accordingly, the Consular Affairs Division will be providing services from 7.30 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. on working days, while adhering to the prevailing Health Guidelines. Service seekers have been encouraged to obtain online appointments via this link. In addition, the following Regional Consular Offices are also open to serve the public during the office hours on working days. Those who are residing in the respective provinces have been encouraged to visit the following Regional Consular Offices to obtain their services. · Matara – Anagarika Dharmapala Mawatha, Pamburana, Matara  (041-2226697) · Jaffna - Jaffna District Secretariat  (021-2215972) · Kandy - Mahinda Rajapaksa Information Technology Center  (081-2384410) · Kurunegala - Department of Child and Probation Care  (037-2225931) · Trincomalee - Chief Secretary’s Office (026-2223186) For further details, the Consular Affairs Division can also be contacted via the following numbers; Authentication & Verification of certificates and documents: 2338812/7711194 E-mail: [email protected] Sri Lankans death in abroad: 2338836/3136715 Compensation with regard to Sri Lankans death in abroad: 2437635/7101193 Repatriation of Stranded Sri Lankans: 2338837 Overseas Sri Lankans Affairs: 2338847 Miscellaneous: 2338843 Other Section: 2335942