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Australia visa requirements for Sri Lankan citizens

Sri Lankan citizens need an eVisa for Australia. Apply on the official website.

Passport

LKA

Sri Lanka

Going to

AUS

Australia

eVisa

A visa for holidays, cruises and family visits, applied for outside Australia.

Visa
eVisa
Fee
A$250
Last updated
11 November 2026

What to do

  1. Apply on Australia's official eVisa portal with a scan of your passport and a photo.

  2. Leave time for processing before you travel, and print the approval.

  3. Enter on the dates and through the ports the eVisa allows.

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Ways into Australia

Choose a visit visa that fits your passport and plans.

  • eVisaTourist visa from abroadA visa for holidays, cruises and family visits, applied for outside Australia.
    Fee
    A$250

    How to apply

    1. Prepare your passport, money proof and visit plans.
    2. Apply online through ImmiAccount.
    3. Add documents and pay the fee.
    4. Complete health checks or fingerprints if asked.
    5. Stay outside Australia until the decision.

    Documents required

    • Passport identity pages
    • Bank statements
    • Visit plans
    • Proof of reasons to return
    • Invitation letter if needed
    • Child documents if needed
    • English translations
    • You cannot work on this visa.
    • Your approval letter gives your stay length and allowed entries.
    Official page
  • eVisaTourist visa within AustraliaA visa for eligible people already in Australia who want a longer visit.
    Fee
    A$630

    How to apply

    1. Check whether your current visa lets you apply.
    2. Prepare money proof and visit plans.
    3. Apply through ImmiAccount, add documents and pay.

    Documents required

    • Passport identity pages
    • Proof of enough money
    • Visit plans
    • Proof of reasons to return
    • English translations
    • Your current and past visas affect whether you can apply.
    • Your approval letter gives your stay length.
    Official page
Sources (35)Last updated 11 November 2026

Embassies for this trip

For lost passports and emergencies.

All embassies

  • High commission

    High commission of Sri Lanka in Australia

    61 Hampton Circuit

    slhcaust.org

Trips to Australia

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Melbourne Food and Sydney HarbourMelbourneYarra ValleySydneyManlyFrom, per person~US$2,650

Coming from Sri Lanka

  • Plugs IAdapter needed
  • MoneyAUD $
  • Time−30m
  • DrivingOn the leftSame as home
  • LanguageEnglish
  • Emergency000 police

Planning your Australia trip

Best time to go: It depends on the region. December–February is summer and June–August is winter. The tropical north has its dry season in winter, while the south beyond the Great Dividing Range has its dry season in summer.

  • Sydney HarbourSydney, Australia's largest city, sits on one of the world's most famous harbours.
  • The OutbackAustralia's remote inland areas are known for deserts and wide open spaces.
  • Snowy MountainsThese mountains in the southeast receive metres of snow in winter.
  • Tasmania's central and western mountainsSnowfall is very common in these mountainous areas.
Read the full Australia guide

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About Australia

Australia is a federal country covering its own continent, Tasmania and many smaller islands.

Capital
Canberra
Money
Australian dollar ($)
Languages
English
Time zone
8 time zones
Cars drive on the
left side
Calling code
+61
Read the Australia guide

Other Asia passports

Going to Australia

Easier trips nearby

Places close to Australia with simpler entry for you.

KiribatiVisa not required90 days
MicronesiaVisa not required30 days
VanuatuVisa not required120 days
PalauVisa on arrival30 days
SamoaVisa on arrival90 days
TuvaluVisa on arrival30 days
BahamasVisa not required90 days
BarbadosVisa not required180 days

Questions

Do sri lankan citizens need a visa for Australia?

Sri Lankan citizens need an eVisa for Australia. Apply on the official website.

Where do I apply online for Australia?

Only on Australia's official government website. Avoid agents and look-alike sites that add fees. Apply before you book anything you can't cancel.

Does a US, UK or Schengen visa help sri lankan citizens enter Australia?

We have no record of Australia relaxing its rules for sri lankan citizens who hold another country's visa. Check with the embassy before you rely on one.

Do australian citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?

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

Do other Asia passports get easier entry to Australia?

Brunei, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia Singapore, and 2 more can enter without applying before they travel.

Which countries near Australia are easier for sri lankan citizens?

Kiribati, Micronesia, Vanuatu, Palau Samoa, and 3 more let sri lankan citizens in without applying before travel.

What should I carry to Australia?

Apply on Australia's official eVisa portal with a scan of your passport and a photo. Leave time for processing before you travel, and print the approval.

What money is used in Australia?

Australian dollar ($). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.

What language do people speak in Australia?

English.

How strong is the Sri Lanka passport?

It ranks #94 and reaches 36 destinations without applying ahead.

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