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🏛️ Embassy, Banks & Airlines

Official

🏛️ Sri Lankan Embassy — Doha, Qatar

🏛️

Embassy of Sri Lanka

Doha, State of Qatar

👤
Ambassador:
H.E. Mafaz Mohideen
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Address:
Street 850, Zone 66, Al Rumaila Area, Doha
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Main Line:
0766356997
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Emergency Hotline:
+974 3001 1088
Working Hours:
Sunday–Thursday: 8:00am – 4:00pm

📋 Embassy Services

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Passport Renewal

Renew Sri Lankan passport. Bring 2 photos, old passport, renewal form.

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Attestation

Document attestation for degrees, birth/marriage certificates for Qatar use.

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Labour Complaints

File complaints against employers. Get legal advice on labour disputes.

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Emergency Travel

Emergency travel document if passport is lost/stolen. Report immediately.

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Community Services

Welfare assistance, repatriation help, and consular support for Sri Lankans.

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Education Attestation

Legalize academic certificates for Qatar recognition and job applications.

✈️ SriLankan Airlines — Doha Office

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SriLankan Airlines Qatar

📍
Grand Hamad Street, City Center Area, Doha
Sunday–Thursday: 9am – 5pm
🌐 Book Flights Online →

✈️ Flights: Doha ↔ Colombo

Direct Flights (UL):

Doha (DOH) ↔ Colombo (CMB) — Approx. 4 hours direct. Multiple weekly flights. Check srilankan.com for schedule.

Baggage Allowance:

Economy: 30kg check-in + 7kg cabin. Business: 40kg + 10kg. Excess baggage: approx. USD 15/kg extra.

💡 Pro Tip:

Book early for festival season (Avurudu in April, Christmas). Prices spike 3–4 weeks before the holiday.

🏦 Sri Lankan Banks in Qatar

Sampath Bank, Commercial Bank & Bank of Ceylon — Your trusted Sri Lankan banking options

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Sampath Bank

📍 Doha

Services:

Remittances to Sri Lanka
Foreign Currency Accounts
Personal Loans
Money Transfers
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Commercial Bank of Ceylon

📍 Doha, Qatar

Services:

COM Remit — Fast transfers
Foreign Exchange
ComBank Digital Banking
Business Accounts
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Bank of Ceylon

📍 Doha, Qatar

Services:

BOC Remittance Services
Savings Accounts
Government Transactions
Senior Officer Banking

💡 Sending Money to Sri Lanka — Tips

💱

Always Compare Rates

Exchange shops often give better rates than banks for remittances. Check our Exchange Rate page first.

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Use Bank Apps

ComBank Digital, BOC mBanking and Sampath Vishwa allow transfers without visiting a branch.

Best Transfer Time

Transfer Sun–Wed mornings Qatar time. Funds reach Sri Lanka within 2–24 hours on working days.

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