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Australian Embassy & Consulates in Sri Lanka

  • 1 embassy
  • 1 consulate

Australia is represented in Sri Lanka by 2 missions: an embassy in Colombo and a consulate in Colombo. Australia requires a visa from Sri Lankan citizens, available online as an e-Visa.

Map: Australia’s 2 missions in Sri Lanka

Map: Australia’s 2 missions in Sri Lanka

Australian Embassy in Colombo

The Australian embassy is in Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, at R.G. Senanayake Mawatha (Gregory's Road) 21, Colombo. Its phone number and website are on its page.

Australian consulates in Sri Lanka

Australia also has a consulate in Colombo; its work is consular: passports and documents for its own citizens and, often, visas for visitors.

Australia visa for Sri Lankan citizens

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Australia visa requirements for citizens of Sri Lanka

  • Visitor visa (subclass 600) – Tourist stream, applying outside Australia
  • Visitor visa (subclass 600) – Business Visitor stream
  • Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601) and eVisitor (subclass 651)
  • Transit visa (subclass 771)
  • Fee: A$250
  • 5 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Sri Lankan citizens need an e-Visa for Australia, applied for online before travel. The application is made online on the official portal of Australia, not at the Australian embassy.

Sri Lanka’s missions in Australia

Missions of Sri Lanka in Australia (4)

In return, Sri Lanka has 4 missions in Australia, including its embassy in Canberra.

Good to know

Australia in Sri Lanka

Worldwide, Australia has 127 missions in 90 countries; 2 of them are in Sri Lanka.

Travel to Sri Lanka for Australian citizens

Australian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka, valid for stays of up to 30 days. In Sri Lanka, Australian citizens can turn to the Australian embassy for passports and emergency help.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Australian embassy in Sri Lanka?

The Australian embassy is in Colombo, at R.G. Senanayake Mawatha (Gregory's Road) 21, Colombo.

Does Australia have consulates in Sri Lanka?

Yes, Australia has a consulate in Colombo.

Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Australia?

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

Do Australian citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?

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

Does Sri Lanka have an embassy in Australia?

Yes, Sri Lanka has its embassy in Canberra, along with 3 other missions in Australia.