The Honorary Consulate of Sri Lanka in Hamburg is a volunteer-run office led by honorary consul Jan Paul Bethke. It assists Sri Lankan citizens in Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein; passport and visa applications go to the Sri Lankan Embassy in Berlin.
Contact Details
| Address | Neuer Kamp 31, c/o Lemonaid Beverages GmbH, 20359 Hamburg, Germany |
| Telephone | +49 40 22 63 035 80 |
| Fax | +49 40 26 30 35 89 |
| paul.bethke@lemonaid.de | |
| Head of Mission | Jan Paul Bethke, Honorary Consul |
| Consular district | Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on public holidays. Please confirm before you visit.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Neuer Kamp 31 in Hamburg-St. Pauli, at the offices of the drinks company Lemonaid.
- Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 14:00 to 17:00.
The Sri Lankan honorary consul in Hamburg
Honorary consul Jan Paul Bethke, co-founder of the Hamburg drinks company and social enterprise Lemonaid, represents the country in Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein. The office is open every weekday afternoon.
Passports and visas: who is responsible?
For passports, attestations and dual citizenship applications, contact the Sri Lankan Embassy in Berlin. Small mistakes in an ETA application – such as confusing the letter O with zero – require a new ETA.
Sri Lankan missions in Germany
- Berlin – Embassy of Sri Lanka
- Bremen – Honorary Consulate (Bremen and northern Lower Saxony)
- Hamburg – Honorary Consulate (Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein) (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Sri Lanka in Hamburg
Can I get a Sri Lankan passport at the honorary consulate in Hamburg?
No. The embassy in Berlin issues passports.
When is the Sri Lankan honorary consulate in Hamburg open?
Monday to Friday from 14:00 to 17:00.
Details checked on 7 October 2026. Sources: German Federal Foreign Office, Embassy of Sri Lanka in Berlin. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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