🇮🇳 Visa & Consular Services: Indian High Commission Takes Over Direct Management

• The Indian High Commission (IHC) in Colombo will transition to directly managing all visa, passport, and consular services across Sri Lanka. • This follows the cessation of services by the current outsourcing partner, IVS Lanka, effective 31 October 2025. • New Procedure Start Date: Direct services by the IHC and its offices will commence on 3 November 2025. • Service Locations: Services will be handled at the High Commission in Colombo, the Assistant High Commission in Kandy, and the Consulate General in Jaffna. • Applicants seeking services are strongly advised to check the official website (hcicolombo.gov.in) for updated procedures and instructions.