American citizens in Sri Lanka are being informed of a change to the contact telephone number for the U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka. The new number is +94-11-202-8500, and previous numbers shared through STEP messaging should no longer be used.
"American citizens are advised to take note of the updated telephone number for the U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka +94-11-202-8500. Please disregard the phone number for the U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka transmitted in previous STEP messaging."
For assistance, citizens can reach out to the embassy by calling +94-11-202-8500 or emailing ColomboACS@state.gov. Additional information about services and updates can be found on the embassy’s website at https://lk.usembassy.gov.
The State Department’s Consular Affairs division remains available at 888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444 for further support.
Americans traveling or residing in Sri Lanka are encouraged to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates and stay informed about local conditions. The embassy also provides updates via its Facebook and Twitter/X accounts.