News
04. February 2012


Independence Day Message by H. E. the President

Today the national flag flutters pointing to a new country in the making. The way is open for an independent economy. It daily reinforces the nation's aspiration for a prosperous future, President Mahinda Rajapaksa said
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Independence Day Message by Hon. Prime Minister

It is with great expectations that we look forward to celebrate the 64th anniversary of Independence on February 4, 2012. 'May 19, 2009 marked the historic day that the country succeeded in eradicating LTTE terrorism that debilitated to economic, social and cultural fabric of the country for 30 years, states Prime Minister D.M. Jayaratne in an Independence Day message
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Press Release
04. February 2012


National Day Celebrations held at Sri Lanka Embassy, Vienna, Austria read more...




News
24. January 2012



                   

                             

“The opening of the Sri Lanka Mission at its own premises today, combined with a photographic exhibition on  facets of Sri Lanka, is a landmark event in the bilateral relations between Austria and Sri Lanka”, stated Dr. Wolfgang Waldner, State Secretary for European and International Affairs of Austria, who graced the Opening Ceremony as the Chief Guest. 

Please follow this link for the full article of the Sri Lankan Ministry of External Affairs

Please follow this link for the article published by the Austrian Ministry of European and International Affairs



IMPORTANT NOTICE
20. January 2012

The Embassy has moved to new premises with effect from 20th January 2012 at Weyringergasse 33-35, 4th Floor, 1040 Vienna.
For Consular matters and delivery of mails please use the entrance at Weyringergasse 33, 4th Floor, 1040 Vienna.

Die Botschaft hat seit dem 20. Januar 2012 seinen permanenten Sitz in der Weyringergasse 33-35, 4. Stock, 1040 Wien.
Für konsularische Angelegenheiten und Post bitten wir Sie den Eingang Weyringergasse 33, 4. Stock, 1040 Wien zu verwenden.   



IMPORTANT NOTICE ON ELECTRONIC TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION (ETA)
30. November 2011

Notice is hereby given that the existing visa facilities remain valid until             31st December 2011. During this period (30.09.2011 - 31.12.2011) the tour operators and individuals can arrange tours and bookings valid until 31st March 2012 without going through ETA. However, ETA will be applicable from 01st of January, 2012 for those who plan tours and visits to Sri Lanka from that day onwards.

Hiermit wird mitgeteilt, dass die existierende Visaregelung bis 31. Dezember 2011 aufrecht bleibt. Während dieses Zeitraums (30.09.2011 - 31.12.2011) können Reiseunternehmer und Individualtouristen ihre Reisen mit einer Reisedauer bis 31. März 2012 ohne ETA arrangieren. ETA ist jedoch ab dem 1. Januar 2012 für diejenigen zu verwenden, die ab diesem Tag ihre Tour oder ihren Besuch nach Sri Lanka planen. 

Please follow this link for ETA Application
Unter diesem Link können Sie um ETA ansuchen



Statement
30. December 2011

Statement by A. L. A. Azeez, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka, Vienna at the 14th Session of the General Conference of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) read more....


News
29. December 2011


Sri Lanka Tourism achieves record-breaking 800.000 arrivals in 2011 read more...



Sri Lanka Expo 2012, 28-30 March 2012, BMICH - Colombo, Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka announces EXPO 2012 read more...

EDB launches Sri Lanka EXPO 2012 Website read more...

Robust exports to get boost via EXPO 2012 read more...




Press Release
04. October 2011


Austrian President receives Credentials from Sri Lankan Ambassador read more...



News
12. August 2011


Presentation of Credentials of the new Resident Representative of Sri Lanka to IAEA Director General Vienna, Austria 11. August 2011.



News
10. August 2011


Meeting with Director General of UNIDO Mr. Kandeh Yumkella



News
29. July 2011


New Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka presents its credentials to the Director General of the United Nations Office at Vienna read more...