Sri Lanka passport → Australia
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Australia?
Sri Lankan passport holders need an eVisa for Australia. You apply and pay online before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Apply on the official government portal and keep a printed copy of the approval.
- Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
- Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.
Australia at a glance
- Capital
- Canberra
- Currency
- Australian dollar (AUD)
- Languages
- English
- Calling code
- +61
- Region
- Australia and New Zealand
AU27.0°S · 133.0°EPhoto: Erik W. Lyon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsAustralia for other passports
IndiaeVisa
United StateseTA90 days
United KingdomeTA90 days
United Arab EmirateseVisa
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeeTA90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladesheVisa- Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Australia and New Zealand for Sri Lankan passport holders
New ZealandeVisa
Common questions
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Australia?
Sri Lankan passport holders need an eVisa for Australia. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can Sri Lankan citizens stay in Australia?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Sri Lankan citizens get a visa on arrival in Australia?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Sri Lankan citizens visit without a visa?
37 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Sri Lanka passport ranks #87 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Sri Lankan citizens (edited 7 Oct 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Australia before you travel.