Sri Lanka is represented in Australia by its high commission in Canberra, a consulate-general in Melbourne and 3 honorary consuls.
Each office serves a set area called a consular district. Check which office covers the state where you live before you book an appointment or post documents.
Which office of Sri Lanka covers your state
| If you live in | Contact |
|---|---|
| New South Wales | High Commission in Canberra (Yarralumla) |
| Victoria | Consulate-General in Melbourne |
| Queensland | High Commission in Canberra (Yarralumla) |
| Western Australia | High Commission in Canberra (Yarralumla) |
| South Australia | Consulate-General in Melbourne |
| Tasmania | Consulate-General in Melbourne |
| Northern Territory | High Commission in Canberra (Yarralumla) |
| Australian Capital Territory | High Commission in Canberra (Yarralumla) |
Offices of Sri Lanka in Australia
Open an office to see its full address, opening hours by day, the area it serves and how to contact it.
- High Commission in Canberra (Yarralumla)High Commission of Sri Lanka in Canberra61 Hampton Circuit, Yarralumla, ACT 2600+61 2 6198 3756Address, hours and services
- Consulate-General in MelbourneConsulate-General of Sri Lanka in MelbourneNo 432, Level 9 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, VIC 3004+61392904200|+61392904201Address, hours and services
Honorary consuls of Sri Lanka
Honorary consuls are appointed by Sri Lanka to help its citizens locally. They can assist in emergencies and with some certificates, but rarely issue passports or visas.
- Honorary Consulate in Brisbane (Mansfield)Honorary Consulate of Sri Lanka in Brisbane1/14 Aminya Street, Mansfield, QLD 4122+61 7 2101 4177Address, hours and services
- Honorary Consulate in Adelaide (Glenunga)Honorary Consulate of Sri Lanka in Adelaide70 Conyngham Street, Glenunga, SA 5064Address, hours and services
- Honorary Consulate in Perth (Bentley)Honorary Consulate of Sri Lanka in Perth4 Queen Street, Bentley, WA 6102+61 8 6274 9506Address, hours and services
Consular services of Sri Lanka for people in Australia
Sri Lanka's official channels list 16 services for people in Australia. Each one shows where to apply, what to bring and the fees when they are published.
- Dual citizenship (resumption or retention)Former Sri Lankan citizens can resume, and current citizens acquiring another nationality can retain, Sri Lankan citizenship.
- Marriage notice and registrationThe mission can register a marriage where at least one party is a Sri Lankan citizen and has lodged a notice of marriage with it.
- Registration of a birth abroad (with citizenship registration)Parents, at least one a Sri Lankan citizen at the time of the birth, register a child born in Australia with the mission and apply for the child's Sri Lankan citizenship at the same time.
- Registration of a death abroadRelatives or others present register the death in Australia of a Sri Lankan citizen with the mission, within three months by declaration or later through late registration.
- Driving licence services for Sri Lankans abroadSri Lankan licence holders abroad can renew, replace or amend their Sri Lankan driving licence through the mission, and obtain a name verification or authentication letter from the Department of Motor Traffic.
- Certification and attestation of documents, powers of attorney and translationsThe mission certifies and attests documents, witnesses powers of attorney and affidavits for Sri Lankan citizens, and arranges Sinhala/Tamil-English translations.
- Passport - new or renewal (adult)Sri Lankan citizens by descent or registration living in Australia apply for a 10-year Sri Lankan passport, which cannot be extended.
- Passport amendment - change of nameEndorses a new name in a valid Sri Lankan passport, usually after marriage or following an amended birth certificate.
- Passport amendment - change of professionUpdates the profession shown in a Sri Lankan passport on the strength of employer or professional-body evidence.
- Passport for a minor (under 16)Sri Lankan citizen children under 16 get a 3-year passport, or a 10-year one at the adult fee with a parental letter accepting responsibility.
- Passport replacement - lost or stolenSri Lankans whose passport was lost or stolen first report it to police, then either request a 3-month one-way emergency document or apply for a full replacement passport.
- Pensioners' life certificateSri Lankan government pensioners abroad must send a certified life certificate to the Department of Pensions every year through the High Commission, before 31 March.
- Police clearance certificateCertificate from the Sri Lanka Police for people who lived in Sri Lanka.
- Repatriation of remains or ashes to Sri LankaFamilies sending the body of a Sri Lankan citizen home apply through the Foreign Ministry's Consular Affairs Division, with a consent affidavit from next of kin in Sri Lanka.
- Emergency passport (NMRP) - one-way return to Sri LankaA non-machine-readable emergency document valid for three months and only for returning to Sri Lanka, for citizens whose passport was lost or stolen, or who face an emergency while a new passport application is pending.
- Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) and visas for Sri LankaAll foreign visitors, including Australians, must obtain an ETA online at eta.gov.lk before arrival.
Before you contact Sri Lanka's missions
Office details come from the Australian Government's diplomatic and consular lists and each country's official pages, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Opening hours, fees and requirements change without notice, so confirm with the office before you travel or send documents.
If something on this page is out of date, tell us and we will check it against the official source.