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Format an address for Sri Lanka.
Paste one messy address and arrange it into the Sri Lanka line order.
Address format guide
Sri Lanka address format
Sri Lanka addresses normally include street address, city or locality, and postal code. For international mail, put SRI LANKA on the final line.
Quick answer
How to write an address for Sri Lanka
To write an address for Sri Lanka, use this order: addressee, organisation, street address, city or locality, postal code, and country.
- AddresseeRecipient name, if you are writing a postal address.
- OrganisationCompany, department, hotel, or building name when useful.
- Street addressStreet address, building number, unit, floor, or delivery line.
- City or localityCity, town, locality, or postal town.
- Postal codePostal code, such as 20000 or 00100.
- CountryUse SRI LANKA for international mail.
Example address format
1 Example Street Example City 20000 SRI LANKA
LK
ISO country code
99999
Postal code format
LKA
International country code
Formatted output
Sri Lanka address lines.
Use the formatter to create address lines.
Examples
Sri Lanka address examples.
These are formatting examples for layout and line order. They are not delivery-point verification results.
Basic format example
1 Example Street Example City 20000 SRI LANKA
Address with recipient
Alex Customer 1 Example Street Example City 20000 SRI LANKA
Business example
Alex Customer Example Trading Ltd 1 Example Street Example City 00100 SRI LANKA
Postal codes
Sri Lanka postal code format.
Sri Lanka postal code examples include 20000, 00100.
Common mistakes
What to check before validation.
- Using a postal code that does not match examples such as 20000.
- Mixing address parts into one unstructured CSV field.
- Leaving off the country line for international shipping.
- Treating formatting as proof that the address is real or deliverable.
Address verification
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Sources
Address format data.
Reviewed 2026-06-17. Country formats can change, so verify critical shipments with local postal or delivery data.
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