Sri LankaAustralia

Sri Lankan Embassy & Consulates in Australia

  • 1 embassy
  • 3 honorary consulates

Sri Lanka is represented in Australia by 4 missions: an embassy in Canberra and 3 honorary consulates in Perth, Adelaide and Mansfield. Australian citizens receive their visa for Sri Lanka at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

Sri Lankan Embassy in Canberra

The Sri Lankan embassy is in Canberra, the capital of Australia, at Hampton Circuit 61, Canberra. The head of mission on record is Yasoja Kusalini Gunasekera. Its phone number and website are on its page.

Sri Lankan honorary consulates in Australia

Sri Lanka has 3 honorary consulates in Australia, in Perth, Adelaide and Mansfield; honorary consulates handle emergencies and simple certifications rather than visas or passports.

Sri Lanka visa for Australian citizens

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Australian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka, valid for stays of up to 30 days.

Australia’s missions in Sri Lanka

Missions of Australia in Sri Lanka (2)

In return, Australia has 2 missions in Sri Lanka, including its embassy in Colombo.

Good to know

Sri Lanka in Australia

Worldwide, Sri Lanka has 68 missions in 47 countries; 4 of them are in Australia.

Travel to Australia for Sri Lankan citizens

Australia requires a visa from Sri Lankan citizens, available online as an e-Visa. In Australia, Sri Lankan citizens can turn to the Sri Lankan embassy for passports and emergency help.

When Sri Lankan missions in Australia are closed

Sri Lankan missions in Australia close on Australia’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Monday 28 December 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Sri Lankan embassy in Australia?

The Sri Lankan embassy is in Canberra, at Hampton Circuit 61, Canberra.

Does Sri Lanka have consulates in Australia?

No career consulate is on record, but Sri Lanka has 3 honorary consulates in Perth, Adelaide and Mansfield.

Do Australian citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka issues Australian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Australia?

Sri Lankan citizens need an e-Visa for Australia, applied for online before travel.

Does Australia have an embassy in Sri Lanka?

Yes, Australia has its embassy in Colombo, along with 1 other mission in Sri Lanka.