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The British High Commission in Sri Lanka maintains and develops relations between the UK and Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka Core Group statement. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Rita French.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
The UK Visa Application Centre (VAC) at Colombo will now function from new premises from 7 November 2016.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
From Monday 6 May 2013, applicants and their dependants who are applying for a UK visa will need to make their applications online.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Sri Lanka Core Group Statement as delivered by Rita French, UK Human Rights Ambassador.
List of English-speaking lawyers and notaries for British nationals in Sri Lanka.
List of fees for consular information in Sri Lanka.
List of English speaking medical facilities for British nationals in Sri Lanka.
Mr Andrew Patrick has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka in succession to Mrs Sarah Hulton OBE.
Information to help the family and friends of British nationals who have died in Sri Lanka.
This page provides the annual review summaries for the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) programmes in South Asia and Afghanistan.
A guide for British businesses who are interested in developing their overseas trade and doing business in Sri Lanka.
Information on the Sri Lankan legal and prison systems for British prisoners, their family and friends.
From 24 June 2013, customers in Sri Lanka who apply for a UK visitor visa can request a brand new Fast Track visa service.
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The United Kingdom has increased the number of Chevening scholarships for Sri Lanka, for the second consecutive year.
This page includes summaries of Conflict, Stability and Security Fund programmes in the South Asia and Afghanistan regions.
2014 saw a remarkable growth of 36% in Sri Lanka’s exports to the UK, confirming the UK as Sri Lanka’s top export destination in Europe.
DBT provides trade and investment services and practical support. We help UK companies succeed in Sri Lanka, and Sri Lankan companies set up and invest in the UK.
Over 7,000 veterans of the Commonwealth will receive two meals a day through UK aid, International Development Secretary announces.
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