South Korea Launches New Visa Application Centre in Colombo š
ā¢ New Visa Procedures: Effective 21 August 2026, the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Sri Lanka has transitioned visa application, passport submission, and collection procedures exclusively to the newly opened VFS Global Visa Application Centre. ā¢ Key Changes & Requirements: Prior appointments via the Centre's official website (_visaforkorea-sl.com_) are now mandatory. The Embassy's previous online reservation system for general visa applications has been discontinued. Direct Embassy processing remains intact for Diplomatic/Official visas (with Third Person Note), notarisation services, and Police Clearance Certificates. ā¢ Impact on Bilateral Mobility: The streamlined facility aims to deliver a more efficient process, supporting growing Sri Lankan outbound movement for employment, ICT/BPM technical exchanges, and higher education. ā¢ Centre Contact Info: Location: VFS Global Visa Application Centre, No. 675, Dr. Danister De Silva Mawatha, Colombo 09. Contact: +94-11-235-0629 | info.koreasl@vfshelpline.com