Please note that all existing registrations on the previous Embassy-waiting list will be processed. Please refrain from asking for updates. You will be informed as soon as possible.
Student Visa for winter semester 2025/2026
Due to the high number of visa applications and the increasing demand, the Visa Section is currently unable to process or accept any further applications for the Winter Semester 2025/2026. Applicants will be informed once their application has been removed.
Please refrain from asking for updates at this point.
Please note that re-registration in the online portal will only be permitted if you provide an official admission letter from the university for the Summer Semester 2026.
Ambassador Dr. Felix Neumann
I am looking forward to further deepening the relations between our two countries. We will continue our support for Sri Lanka for a sustainable economic & financial recovery as well as its development goals. Germany is here as a friend.
Ambassador Dr. Felix Neumann
Address and opening hours
Time difference to Germany: Summer: + 3,5 hours, Winter: + 4,5 hours
Attestation of documents required for studies in Germany: Monday, 08.30-10.30 only
Passport, national Visa: By appointment only (online)! German Passport: Tuesday + Thursday – By appointment only (online)!
Schengen Visa: Submission of applications only through the Visa Service Centre VFS
Telephone hours: Tuesday & Thursday 1.30 pm - 3.00 pm - Please note that questions pertaining to the status of visa applications cannot be answered due to German data protection regulations. Such enquiries need to be presented using the contact form.
For general enquiries regarding visa applications please read carefully the information provided on this website before calling the Visa Section!
Opening hours
Embassy:
Monday to Friday by appointment only: please call or send a mail via the contact form below
For details of the Consular & Visa Section please see above
Please note that the Embassy and the Consular & Visa section will be closed on the following public Holidays.