Quick Answer
Yes, we serve Colombo and the surrounding Western Province. Submit your Sinhala or Tamil documents online, receive a certified sworn translation in 24–48 hours, and get the stamped hard copy delivered by courier to your Colombo address. No office visit needed.
Sworn Translation in Colombo
Colombo is Sri Lanka's commercial capital and the city where most embassies, visa application centres, and government departments are concentrated. Residents across Colombo's 15 municipal wards — from Colombo 1 through Colombo 15 — routinely need sworn translations for visa applications, immigration processes, and Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) attestation. Whether you're applying for an Australian PR, a UK spouse visa, or submitting documents to the Canadian IRCC, every Sinhala or Tamil document needs an English sworn translation by a Ministry of Justice registered translator.
Colombo has the highest concentration of visa applicants in Sri Lanka, with the Australian, British, and Canadian High Commissions all located within the city. A significant proportion of residents work in the corporate, IT, and professional services sectors and are common applicants for skilled worker and employer-sponsored migration visas. The Sri Lanka Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters is in Colombo, meaning most MFA attestation submissions also originate here.
How It Works — From Colombo
Upload Your Document
Create a free account and upload a clear scan or photo of your Sinhala or Tamil document. Include a copy of your NIC or passport so names match exactly across all translations.
- PNG, JPG, or PDF formats accepted
- Upload multiple documents in a single request
- Include your NIC or passport for consistent name spelling
- No office visit required — 100% online from anywhere in Sri Lanka
Receive a Fixed Price Quote
Our team reviews your document and sends a fixed price quote through your account portal — usually within a few hours of submission.
- Quotes sent within a few hours of submission
- Fixed price — no hidden fees
- Courier delivery adds approximately LKR 400
- Price depends on document type and page count
Pay via Card or Bank Transfer
Pay once you accept the quote. Translation begins immediately upon payment confirmation. Online card payments and bank transfer are both available through your account portal.
- Online card payments or bank transfer available
- Translation starts as soon as payment is confirmed
- Track your request status in real time from your dashboard
- Secure payment through your account portal
Receive Your Certified Translation
Download the certified PDF translation from your account within 24–48 hours, or choose courier delivery of the stamped hard copy to your Colombo address.
- Certified PDF available from your account dashboard
- Includes translator's Ministry of Justice stamp and signature
- Courier delivery available island-wide — all 25 districts
- Unlimited revisions if any corrections are needed
Delivery Coverage — Colombo& Surrounding Areas
Deliveries to Colombo and surrounding suburbs are typically completed within 1–2 working days. We cover all areas within the Colombo Municipal Council limits, including Mount Lavinia, Dehiwala, Moratuwa, and Battaramulla.
Districts Covered
- Colombo District
- Gampaha District
- Kalutara District
Nearby Areas We Deliver To
- Mount Lavinia
- Dehiwala
- Moratuwa
- Battaramulla
- Rajagiriya
- Nugegoda
- Maharagama
- Kotte
- Kolonnawa
PDF delivery is instant. The certified PDF translation is available in your account dashboard within 24–48 hours and is accepted by most embassies for initial submission — no need to wait for the physical courier copy.
Documents Commonly Translated in Colombo
Frequently Asked Questions — Colombo
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Is MFA attestation possible after getting a sworn translation?
Important: Only Ministry of Justice Registered Translators Are Accepted
Embassies, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and immigration authorities only accept translations produced by a translator officially registered with the Ministry of Justice, Sri Lanka. Translations from uncertified agencies, freelancers, or online translation tools will be rejected. SwornTranslators.lk works exclusively with Ministry of Justice registered sworn translators.
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