VFS Global launches Republic of Korea (South Korea) visa services in Sri Lanka with modern and easily accessible centre in Colombo
- Starting 21 August 2026, Korea visa applicants can visit our centrally located visa application centre in Colombo for a seamless application submission experience.
- Booking a prior appointment is mandatory for applicants before visiting our centre for visa application submission.
VFS Global, the global leader in trusted technology services, empowering secure mobility for governments and citizens, has announced the launch of South Korea visa services in Sri Lanka through a state-of-the-art Korea Visa Application Centre in Colombo, providing an enhanced visa application experience for Korea visa applicants in the country.
Starting 21 August 2026, Korea visa applicants across Sri Lanka will be able to submit their applications at the new Korea Visa Application Centre in Colombo by booking a prior appointment online.
Ms. Eunji KANG, Deputy Head of Mission of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Sri Lanka, said, “I hope that the Embassy’s cooperation with VFS Global Visa Application Centre would contribute to providing greater convenience and improved services for visa applicants.”
Ms. Yummi Talwar, Chief Operating Officer – South Asia, VFS Global, said, “The launch of our Korea Visa Application Centre marks a significant step in improving the visa application submission experience for travellers across Sri Lanka. This spacious, modern, and centrally located facility offers a comfortable and convenient application environment, supported by well-trained customer service representatives who will assist applicants at every step of their journey.
VFS Global has been a trusted partner for the Government of the Republic of Korea for visa processing services since 2011. The company offers visa services on behalf of the Republic of Korea across 5 countries through a network of 7 dedicated visa application centres globally.
VFS Global’s role in the visa application process is limited to front-end administrative tasks only, which include collecting visa application forms, required documentation as per the checklist, and enroll biometrics. VFS Global has no role in the decision-making process of granting or refusing a visa. Decision making on the granting or refusal of visa is the sole prerogative and sole responsibility of the concerned Embassy.
Korea Visa Application Centre in Colombo:
- Address: 2nd Floor, No. 657, Dr. Danister de Silva Mawatha, Colombo 00900, Western Province
- Business Hours: 8AM to 4 PM
- Application submission hours: 8 AM to 3 PM
- Passport collection hours: 10 AM to 4 PM
Applicants are encouraged to obtain the latest information on visa requirements, fees, appointment booking, and available services only through the official website of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea and the official VFS Global website.
For more information or to book an appointment, please visit https://visaforkorea-sl.com
PICTURE CAPTION
Image 1 – Ms. Miyon Lee, Former Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Sri Lanka and Maldives (second from left); Mr. Jung Haesung, Third Secretary and Consul, Embassy of the Republic of Korea (third from left); along with Mr. Manpreet Singh Arora, Country Manager, Sri Lanka and Maldives, VFS Global; at the inauguration ceremony.
About VFS Global
As the global leader in trusted technology services, empowering secure mobility for governments and citizens, VFS Global embraces technological innovation, including Generative AI, to support governments and diplomatic missions worldwide. The company manages non-judgmental and administrative tasks related to applications for visa, passport, and consular services for its client governments, increasing productivity and enabling them to focus entirely on the critical task of assessment.
With a responsible approach to technology development, adoption and integration, the company prioritises ethical practices and sustainability while serving as the trusted partner to 71 client governments. Operating over 4,200 Application Centres in 169 countries, VFS Global has efficiently processed more than 557 million transactions* since 2001.
Headquartered in Zurich and Dubai, VFS Global is majority owned by Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative asset manager, along with minority shareholders including Swiss-based Kuoni and Hugentobler Foundation, Singapore based Temasek and UAE based Dubai Holdings.
* Comprising 344.15 million transactions by VFS Global and 212.94 million transactions by CiX Citizen Experience
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