Sri Lanka e-Visa for citizens of Australia: online application, fees and processing time 2026
Yes, an e-Visa is required: citizens of Australia apply online before departure.
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Free: since 25 May 2026, the authorisation (ETA) costs nothing for citizens of Australia, for a 30-day stay. Apply only on the official portal: websites that charge for it are selling a service, not the visa. Official announcement
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Official fee
Free
Our guide to the Sri Lanka visa from Australia
Yes, holders of a passport from Australia must obtain an e-Visa before leaving for Sri Lanka. The application is made online on the official portal of the Sri Lankan authorities, and approval must be granted before boarding.
For a trip from Australia to Sri Lanka, the whole procedure is done remotely: online form, upload of the requested documents and payment on the official portal. Neither the fee nor the processing time is given here; check them on the Sri Lankan authorities’ portal and apply well ahead of departure.
Do you need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Yes. Nationals of Australia need an electronic authorisation, the e-Visa, before travelling to Sri Lanka. It is obtained online on the official portal of the Sri Lankan authorities and must be granted before departure. Keep the confirmation with you: it may be requested at check-in as well as at immigration control.
How much does an e-visa for Sri Lanka cost from Australia?
Free
No government fee for your nationality: a website that charges for this authorisation is selling a service.
What does a visa for Sri Lanka really cost?
- Government feeFree
- Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
What documents are required for an e-visa for Sri Lanka?
The exact list for Sri Lanka is not published in a source we can verify. Every short-stay tourist application is nonetheless built on the same core:
- Valid passport
- Completed application form
- Compliant passport photo
- Proof of accommodation
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of sufficient funds
Treat this as the common core, not the official list, confirm it with the consular authorities of Sri Lanka before you apply.
Documents and fees
Prepare a valid passport, a clear scan of its data page, a recent photo if the portal asks for one, and details of your stay (accommodation address, travel dates). The fee is not stated here: only the official portal is authoritative on this point. Beware of intermediary websites that replicate the procedure and charge extra service fees.
How to apply for an e-visa for Sri Lanka from Australia
- 1Fill in the form on the destination’s official portal.
- 2Upload the required documents (passport, photo, supporting papers).
- 3Pay the fee online by card.
- 4Receive the authorisation by email, usually without a consular visit.
- 5Show the authorisation, printed or on your phone, at boarding.
How to apply
Go to the official portal of the Sri Lankan authorities, double-checking the website address before entering any data. Fill in the online form using exactly the details in your passport, attach the requested documents, then pay the fee electronically. Note the application number and track it until approval, then keep a printed copy of the confirmation.
Where do you apply for a visa for Sri Lanka from Australia?
An e-visa for Sri Lanka is filed entirely online: there is no counter to visit and no file to hand in. The only address that matters is the official portal.
- The application, the supporting documents and the payment all go through the official portal, from any country.
- Lookalike sites copy the portal’s name and layout, then resell the same application with a margin. Check the domain before you type in a passport number.
- The authorisation arrives by email. Keep a printed copy, some airlines ask for it at boarding.
You live in Australia on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Australia but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.
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How long does an e-visa for Sri Lanka take?
No verified processing time is published for this route. Apply as early as your travel dates allow, and never book non-refundable travel before the e-visa is granted.
Processing time and tips
The processing time is not given here; check the official portal and apply well before your flight, so that you can correct any error if needed. Make sure the e-Visa matches your current passport: a passport renewed after the application may require a new application. Finally, review the entry conditions shortly before departure.
Before you fly, and at the border
Passport validity, border checks, minors, overstays: the rules common to every trip are gathered on our travel tips page. Formalities before you leave
Common mistakes
The most frequent mistake is a typo in the passport number, name or date of birth, which makes the authorisation unusable. Many travellers also use an unofficial website believing it is the government portal, and pay far more. Finally, leaving without waiting for the e-Visa approval exposes you to being refused boarding.
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Other visa types for Sri Lanka
A tourist stay is not the only purpose. These are the other permits the destination issues and that your nationality is eligible for, each with its own fee and processing time.
Official sources
Guide generated automatically on October 17, 2026, from the verified catalogue.
Short-stay (tourism)
eVisa / authorization
Entry regime
eVisa / authorization
Official websiteVerified
Business eTA
Consular visa
Duration
90 days
Price
30–55 USD
Processing time
24 hours
Official websiteVerified
Work / Residence visa
Work visa
Duration
1 year
Price
200 USD
Processing time
30 business days
Official websiteVerified
Family Reunification
Family reunification
Duration
1 year (renewable)
Price
0–200 USD
Processing time
15 business days
Official websiteVerified
Transit visa
Transit visa
Duration
2 days
Price
Free
Processing time
24 hours
Official websiteVerified
Student visa
Student visa
Duration
Duration of programme
Price
200 USD
Processing time
15 business days
Official websiteVerified
My Dream Home retirement programme
Retirement visa
Duration
Renewable
Price
200 USD
Processing time
30 business days
Official websiteVerified
Tips for extending your stay in Sri Lanka
- Make sure to contact the Department of Immigration and Emigration for any extension.
- Always use the official site to avoid additional fees.
Example: If you want to extend your tourist stay, you need to go to the local immigration office with your passport and pay the required fees.
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