Visa requirement

Australia visa for Sri Lankan citizens

Official-source answer with stay limit, cost, required documents and last verification date.

Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Australia?

Passport Sri Lankan passport Destination Australia Visa required

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Sri Lankan citizens need a visa to enter Australia.

Last verified: 23 Jul 2026

Confidence: Medium Likely current — confirm details with the official source.

This answer is for ordinary Sri Lankan passport holders travelling as citizens of that passport. Residence permits, long-stay visas or living in another country can change which embassy or rule applies.

Visa types at a glance

Tourist visa-free, eVisa and visa-on-arrival availability for this corridor
Visa type	Availability	Stay
Tourist visa-free?	No	This page stores a visa or authorization route instead.
eVisa?	No	No eVisa route is stored for this corridor.
Visa on arrival?	No	No visa-on-arrival route is stored for this corridor.

Max stay: Set by visa
Official cost: 250 AUD
Before departure: Apply for a visa before you travel
Official route: Open official source (opens in a new tab)

Before you travel

1 Entry step Apply for a visa before you travel Official route (opens in a new tab)
2 Stay limit Set by visa
3 Official fee 250 AUD
4 Passport validity Official rule stored below. See full note
5 Transit airside: conditional; landside: required. Full note below. See full note
6 Freshness Checked 23 Jul 2026; confidence: medium

Shareable verdict: Sri Lankan citizens need a visa to enter Australia. Checked 23 Jul 2026.

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Cost note

The Visitor visa (subclass 600) Tourist stream application charge starts from AUD 250 for applications made outside Australia from 1 July 2026; confirm the final charge in ImmiAccount.

Passport and transit notes

Passport validity: Australia requires the right visa and a valid passport or other travel document before travel. Airlines and transit countries may apply additional passport-validity checks.; Validity source (opens in a new tab) Validity guide
Transit: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: required; Australia may require a Transit (subclass 771) visa unless the traveller meets all Transit Without a Visa conditions. Clearing immigration, collecting baggage, changing terminals or airport limits can require an Australian visa.; Transit source (opens in a new tab) Transit guide

What you need

valid passport
visitor visa grant before travel
proof of funds and travel plans
supporting evidence requested in ImmiAccount

Why this verdict

Australia's Colombo mission routes Sri Lankan tourism visits through the visitor-visa subclass 600 process rather than an ETA-style shortcut.

Frequently asked questions

Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Australia?

Sri Lankan citizens need a visa to enter Australia. (Visa required.) Verified 23 Jul 2026 against the official source.

How long can Sri Lankan passport holders stay in Australia?

The length of stay is set by the visa you are issued.

How much does entry to Australia cost for Sri Lankan citizens?

The official fee is 250 AUD. This page tracks the official government fee only, not agent markup.

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Disclaimer. Visa and entry requirements change frequently and without notice and may depend on your specific circumstances (nationality, passport type, purpose and length of stay, residence in other countries, onward route and current diplomatic situation). The information here is for general guidance only, may be out of date, and is not legal, immigration, or travel advice. All cost, duration, and popularity figures are estimates. Always confirm the exact, current requirements with the official source for the destination country — its embassy, consulate, immigration service, or official e-visa portal (linked where available) — and with your airline before booking or travelling. We do not guarantee accuracy or completeness and accept no liability for any loss, denied boarding, refused entry, or other consequences. Last-verified dates are shown for each record; a record without a recent verification date should be treated as unconfirmed.