Sri Lanka Embassy Tehran Temporarily Relocates to Rasht
Sri Lanka Embassy Tehran Temporarily Relocates to Rasht
Published by Living in Tehran Magazine | 21 June 2025
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism yesterday announced that the Sri Lanka Embassy in Tehran has been temporarily relocated to a new address due to the prevailing situation in that country.
Embassy Relocation Notice
📍 Temporary Relocation
In a special notice, the ministry provided details including the new address and contact information of the Embassy.
New Embassy Location
🏢 Relocated Embassy Address
Amini Villa
Kohestan Alley
Imam Khomeini Street
Owlom, Masal, Rasht
Location Context:
- City: Rasht
- Province: Gilan
- Region: Northern Iran (Caspian Sea region)
- Distance from Tehran: Approximately 320 kilometres northwest
Contact Information
📞 New Embassy Contact Details
Mobile Numbers:
Email:
Assistance for Sri Lankan Citizens
🆘 Emergency Assistance
The Foreign Ministry said that any Sri Lankan who wishes to leave Iran or requires assistance is requested to be in contact with the Embassy on the above contact details.
Relocation Strategy
Strategic Move to Rasht
The relocation to Rasht represents a unique approach among diplomatic missions, moving operations to a safer regional location whilst maintaining presence within Iran.
🎯 Location Benefits
Rasht’s location in northern Iran, away from the Tehran metropolitan area and closer to international borders, may provide enhanced security whilst maintaining operational capability within the country.
Geographic Context
Rasht Location Advantages
The choice of Rasht as the temporary location offers several strategic benefits for continued operations.
Regional Characteristics:
- Northern location: Away from Tehran’s high-risk areas
- Caspian Sea proximity: Potential evacuation routes
- Provincial capital: Adequate infrastructure and communications
- Border access: Closer to Azerbaijan and other regional exits
- Lower profile: Reduced visibility compared to Tehran diplomatic quarter
Operational Continuity
Maintained Services
📋 Available Services
Despite the relocation, the embassy continues to provide:
- Evacuation assistance for Sri Lankan citizens wishing to leave
- Consular support for citizens requiring help
- Emergency communication through multiple contact numbers
- Coordination services for departure arrangements
Communication Arrangements
Multiple Contact Methods
The embassy has established comprehensive communication channels for citizen assistance.
Contact Strategy:
- Three mobile numbers: Ensuring accessibility
- Email communication: Alternative contact method
- Direct assistance focus: Evacuation and emergency support
- Proactive outreach: Citizens encouraged to contact embassy
Unique Diplomatic Response
In-Country Relocation
Sri Lanka’s approach differs from other nations that have evacuated staff completely, instead choosing to maintain presence through regional relocation.
🔄 Distinctive Approach
Unlike complete embassy closures or evacuations to neighbouring countries, Sri Lanka’s relocation within Iran maintains direct operational presence whilst seeking enhanced security through geographic repositioning.
Evacuation Coordination
Departure Assistance
The relocated embassy prioritises assistance for Sri Lankan citizens seeking to leave Iran.
Evacuation Support:
- Exit coordination: Assistance with departure planning
- Documentation support: Travel document requirements
- Route planning: Safest departure methods
- Emergency processing: Urgent assistance for critical cases
Ministry Coordination
Home Government Support
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism oversees the relocation and continued operations.
🏛️ Government Backing
The ministry’s special notice and provision of detailed contact information demonstrates continued support for embassy operations and Sri Lankan citizens in Iran during the crisis.
Living in Tehran Magazine continues to monitor diplomatic responses to the crisis. Sri Lankan citizens requiring evacuation assistance or support should contact the temporarily relocated embassy in Rasht using the provided contact numbers.
