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AMBASSADOR ARYASINHA COMMENDS THE SERVICES RENDERED BY THE MAHA SANGA IN THE PROPAGATION OF BUDDHISM ACROSS THE WORLD
EMBASSY IN WASHINGTON DC ORGANIZES VIRTUAL CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS
EMBASSY LINKS UP WITH SRI LANKA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LEADERS IN WASHINGTON D.C.
AMBASSADOR ARYASINHA CALLS ON OSLS IN THE US TO SUPPORT ECONOMIC PROMOTION AND STRENGTHEN ADVOCACY OF SRI LANKA
Ambassador Aryasinha assumes duties in Washington D.C.
SRI LANKAN EMBASSY IN WASHINGTON D.C. ORGANIZES A BUDDHA POOJA AND DHAMMA SERMON TO OBSERVE VAP POYA DAY
Sri Lankan Embassy in Washington D.C. Organizes a Buddha Pooja and Dhamma Sermon in view of Adhi Vap Poya Day
Sri Lankan Embassy in Washington D.C. Organizes a Special Event to Unveil the Statue of Lord Buddha and to Venerate the Sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi Tree Sapling at the Embassy Premises
H.E. THE AMBASSADOR RODNEY PERERA’S INTERVIEW WITH ITN NEWS ON 23rd APRIL 2020
VICTIMS OF EASTER DAY ATTACKS COMMEMORATED IN WASHINGTON DC
H.E. THE AMBASSADOR RODNEY PERERA’S INTERVIEW WITH SIRASA TV ON 01st APRIL 2020
72nd Sri Lanka’s Independence Day celebrated in Washington DC
Embassy in Washington DC commence work in the new year with a firm resolve
HOLIDAYS OBSERVED BY THE EMBASSY -2021
Embassy Christmas Carols and Celebrations bring Joy and Spirit of Humanity to All
Sri Lanka participates in Annual “Winternational” Embassy Showcase 2019, in Washington DC
Sri Lanka Tourism and Destination promoted in the US
Officials at the U.S. State Department Witnesses a Scintillating Traditional Kandyan Drums Performance by the Sri Lankan Descent American Youth
Sri Lankan Embassy in Washington D.C. hosts the Sri Lankan Scout Contingent Participated at the 24th World Scout Jamboree in the United States
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the United States Rodney Perera presents credentials to President Trump
Ambassador Rodney Perera meets the President of the Asia Foundation
Ambassador - designate of Sri Lanka to the United States, Rodney Perera assumes duties
MDD Yankee given a warm welcome by Sri Lankan Embassy in Washington DC
FOREIGN MINISTER MARAPANA ON OFFICIAL VISIT TO WASHINGTON D.C
WASHINGTON NATIONAL CATHEDRAL HOSTS AN INTERFAITH SERVICE PRAYER AND REMEMBRANCE FOR THE PEOPLE OF SRI LANKA
Thripitakabhivandana Week in US draws to a close upon completion of week - long celebrations at Sri Lankan Temples in Washington DC and Maryland
Sri Lankan Embassy hosts International Chef Challenge - Media Preview Dinner
Thripitakabhivandana Week commences in the US with religious events at Washington Buddhist Vihara and Maryland Buddhist Temple
Invitation for the Thripitaka Week, from 16 – 24 March 2019
ති්රපිටක සතිය නිම්තෙන් කෙරෙන බෞද්ධ වැඩසටහන් මාලාව සදහා කෙරෙන ගෞරවනීය ආරාධනයයි
Sri Lanka’s Mine Clearance Program Commended at a Congressional Unexploded Ordinance (UXO) / Demining Caucus Briefing on Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan Embassy in Washington D.C. and MAG host a Breakfast briefing on “ Mine Free Sri Lanka 2020 “
Sri Lankan Marini de Livera honored with International Women of Courage Awards 2019
Sri Lanka celebrates 71st Independence Day in Washington DC with high level US participation
Congratulatory Message by Hon. Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State on the 71st Anniversary of Independence of Sri Lanka
Apparel Sourcing USA, Sri Lankan companies are upbeat on the future prospects of Sri Lankan apparel exports to US
Minister Mangala Samaraweera briefs US dignitaries on the trajectory of SL - US bilateral relations
Ceremonial commencement of work at the Sri Lanka Embassy in Washington DC
Season's Greetings & Best Wishes
Charge d ‘ Affaires Sarath Dissanayake and Ramanika Dissanayake attended the Holiday Dinner Reception hosted by the US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo and Madam Susan Pompeo at the State Department in Washington DC, on 17th December 2018.
Sri Lanka participation in Annual “Winternational” Embassy Showcase 2018, in Washington DC
Charge d ‘ Affaires attends the state funeral of former US President George H.W.Bush
Sri Lanka represented at Conference to Advance Religious Freedom convened by the US Secretary of State
Sri Lanka retains Tier 2 ranking in the US Trafficking in Persons Report for the second consecutive year
SRI LANKA CONGRATULATES THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ON THE OCCASION OF THE 242nd ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE
RELIEF ASSISTANCE TO FLOOD VICTIMS IN SRI LANKA
Sri Lanka Embassy in Washington Hosts Open House for the Public
Statement by Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen, House Appropriations Committee Chairman on Sri Lanka's 70th Anniversary of Independence
United States Remains Proud to Stand with Sri Lanka as a Friend and Partner - Under Secretary of State Thomas Shannon
Remarks by Chargé d’affaires A.I. Priyanga Wickramasinghe at Sri Lanka’s 70th Independence Day celebrations in Washington D.C.
Clarification on the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program of the United States of America
Sri Lanka participates in Annual Winternational Embassy Showcase in Washington D.C.
Marshall Legacy Institute honours Sri Lanka Army Mine Detection Dog Team for the Second Consecutive Year
Remarks by Prasad Kariyawasam, Foreign Secretary at the Official Reception hosted by the Commander of the Navy on the occasion of the Galle Dialogue 2017 on 9 October 2017
Sri Lanka Embassy in Washington Participates in Travel Fair for Senior Citizens
Tourism Promotion Road Show 2017 held in the United States
Speaker Karu Jayasuriya and Multiparty Delegation Visit Washington D.C.
Farewell for Ambassador Prasad Kariyawasam in Washington D.C.
Congressional Caucus on Sri Lanka renewed for the 115th Congress
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01 | 01st January (Friday) | New Year's Day |
02 | 18th January (Monday) | Birthday of Martin Luther King |
03 | 04th February (Thursday) | National Day of Sri Lanka |
04 | 15th February (Monday) | President's Day |
05 | 14th April (Wednesday) | Sinhala & Tamil New Year Day |
06 | 14th May (Friday) | Id-UI-Fitr (Ramazan Festival Day) (SL) |
07 | 26th May (Wednesday) | Vesak Full Moon Poya Day |
08 | 31st May (Monday) |
Memorial Day (US) |
09 | 06th September (Monday) | Labour Day |
10 | 11th October (Monday) | Columbus Day |
11 | 04th November (Thursday) | Deepavali Festival Day |
12 | 11th November (Thursday) | Veterans Day |
13 | 25th November (Thursday) | Thanksgiving Day |
14 | 25th December (Saturday) | Christmas Day |
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Before bringing any live animal into Sri Lanka, prior authorization must be obtained from the Department of Animal Production and Health (DAPH).
The Director-General, Animal Production and Health (DGAPH) P.O. Box 13, Peradeniya,Sri Lanka.
Tel: (+94 11) 08 2388195 / 2388184 / 2388189 / 2388463
Fax: (+94 11) 08 2388619
Website: www.daph.gov.lk
An application form can be downloaded by visiting their website - www.daph.gov.lk
A duly filled application along with the vaccination record for the pet should be faxed/ emailed to the Director General of the DAPH. Permission to import will be granted within a few weeks.
Cats and dogs must be accompanied by a veterinarian good health and rabies certificate issued in country of origin and issued by the veterinary authorities. A stamp fee of Rupees 5 .00 and a Customs fee of Rupees 250.00 for each pet must be paid on arrival.
Once an approved application is at hand one can work on import of the pet.
A suitable airline approved box needs to be purchased and airline booked. Be cautious as some airlines do not have live cargo hold. Always try to book a direct flight to end destination.
Once the pet arrives, it will be subjected to a health check at the airport. Ensure all the documents are in hand. At the same time, you may have to pay duty for the pet. If your pet came accompanied it is much easier to clear. If your pet comes via cargo village then you may need a TIN # to clear the pet. A wharf Clerk to do the needful may be helpful.
Additional Information on OMAR Notification: DOMANIEC.SRI 27.04.06 An import permit can be obtained from the Director General, Department of Animal Production and Health, Fax: + 94 081 2389342. The permit must be obtained at least two weeks prior to export, and will be valid for 90 days from the date of issue.
Imported dogs/cats will be subjected to a quarantine inspection at Katunayake Airport. If necessary, samples will be taken for testing.
Imported dogs/cats will be subjected to a post-export quarantine period of thirty (30) days in the ‘owner’s premises. For this, the importer must sign the Quarantine Surveillance Agreement with the Animal Quarantine Officer at Katunayake Airport, at the time of importation. The exact location of the premises (including full address and telephone number), where the imported dogs/cats are going to be kept, must be provided by the importer in the Quarantine Surveillance Agreement.
Section 61.A of the Animal Products Amendments Act 2005 states that 'The Crown is not liable, and nor is the Director-General or any employee of the Ministry liable, for any loss arising through the refusal or failure of the relevant authority of an overseas market to admit export animal material or animal product to that market'.
Information also can be obtained from:
- Chief Animal Quarantine Officer, 41 MORGAN ROAD, COLOMBO 2, SRI LANKA
TEL/FAX: +94 11 2448683;
- Animal Quarantine Officer, B.I.A., Katunayake, Sri Lanka.
TEL/FAX: +94 11 2253430
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Warning About Fake Visa Websites
It has come to the notice of the Embassy of Sri Lanka that various websites which are not authorized by the Government of Sri Lanka have been soliciting visa seekers to apply for Sri Lankan visa through their online portals charging huge amount of service fee.
Please note that the ONLY authorized web link for applying on line visa is:
(If you found any suspicious/ Fake website please inform to the Embassy)
◘Travelers applying for visa should be aware of the following unauthorized websites that scam them into pay exorbitant fees.
https://www.srilankavisa.org.lk
https://www.srilanka-visaonline.com
https://www.srilankaetavisa.com
https://www.srilanka-etaonline.com
https://www.srilankanetavisa.net
https://www.ivisa.com/visa/sri-lanka
https://www.srilankavisa.org/se
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