Sri Lanka
Australia
Australia visa for Sri Lankan citizens
Entry requirement
Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Australia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Australia visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at srilanka.embassy.gov.au
Which Australia visa?
Visitor visa (subclass 600) – Tourist stream
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- The period on your grant letter: usually 3 months, up to 12 months in some cases
- Fee
- A$250
- Processing time
- No fixed time; check the official visa processing time guide, which reports recently decided cases
For the tourist visa, Australia’s official sources give a standard fee of A$250, and applications are made on online.immi.gov.au. Processing time, as Australia states it: No fixed time; check the official visa processing time guide, which reports recently decided cases. Longest stay on the tourist visa: The period on your grant letter: usually 3 months, up to 12 months in some cases.
Australian missions in Sri Lanka
- High Commission of Australia in Colombo
R.G. Senanayake Mawatha (Gregory's Road) 21, Colombo
- Consulate of Australia in Colombo
Stanley Thilakarathne Mawatha 12/1/2, Nugegoda
All missions of Australia in Sri Lanka
Australia has 2 missions in Sri Lanka, with its embassy in Colombo. Consulates: Colombo.
Australian citizens travelling to Sri Lanka
AustraliaSri Lanka Visa on arrival Sri Lanka visa for citizens of Australia
Travel advice for Australia
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Sri Lankan citizens planning a trip to Australia can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Australia at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 17 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Australia (updated 19 March 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Australia (updated 14 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Sri Lankan citizens can stay in Australia
How long Sri Lankan citizens may stay in Australia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Sri Lankan citizens apply
The e-Visa for Australia is applied for online on its official government portal; Sri Lankan citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Australian citizens travelling to Sri Lanka
Australian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Australia?
Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Australia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Where is the Australian embassy in Sri Lanka?
The Australian embassy in Sri Lanka is in Colombo; there is also a consulate in Colombo.
How much does the Australia tourist visa cost?
Australia’s official sources give a standard fee of A$250 for the tourist visa. Processing time: No fixed time; check the official visa processing time guide, which reports recently decided cases.
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.
Can Sri Lankan citizens enter Australia visa-free?
No; Sri Lankan citizens need an e-Visa for Australia.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.