The mission certifies and attests documents, witnesses powers of attorney and affidavits for Sri Lankan citizens, and arranges Sinhala/Tamil-English translations. Sri Lankan government documents must first be authenticated by the Foreign Ministry in Colombo.
Where to apply in Australia
Sri Lanka High Commission, Yarralumla (Canberra, ACT) for ACT, NSW, QLD, WA and NT (and NZ and Pacific states); Sri Lanka Consulate-General, Melbourne for VIC, SA and TAS. Honorary consulates (Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth) are used to certify documents for postal applications.
Canberra counter hours Mon-Thu 9:30-13:00 (appointment by email or canberra.embassyonline.lk); Melbourne has its own booking links (consular hours Mon-Fri 9:15-13:45). Postal applicants get bank details by email after sending the file. The death-registration page also lists a Consulate-General in Sydney (NSW and QLD) whereas the other pages route NSW and QLD to Canberra.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Sri Lanka.
How to apply
In person: book an appointment, sign before a consular officer with two witnesses | by post: send a request letter and certified copies (DFAT authentication for Australian passport holders; JP certification for non-Australians), then pay per the emailed details
Documents you need
- Original document plus two photocopies
- Original passport, NIC or dual citizenship certificate with copies
- Proof of visa status
- Two witnesses
- Request letter
- Translations: original certificate, passport and purpose letter
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: AUD 100.00 per power of attorney, affidavit or attestation
- Other charges: postage AUD 10.00 in Australia (AUD 40.00 outside); other fees in a separate PDF (not read)
Good to know
Fee form link has a 2023/03 upload path. Non-Sri Lankans must first sign before their own country's authorities. Page shows no publication date (footer only '2026').
Official sources
- slhcaust.org/certification-authentication-and-attestation-of-documents
- slhcaust.org/other-consular-services
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by Sri Lanka's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.
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More services of Sri Lanka in Australia
- Driving licence services for Sri Lankans abroad
- Dual citizenship (resumption or retention)
- Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) and visas for Sri Lanka
- Emergency passport (NMRP) - one-way return to Sri Lanka
- Marriage notice and registration
- Passport - new or renewal (adult)
- Passport amendment - change of name
- Passport amendment - change of profession
- Passport for a minor (under 16)
- Passport replacement - lost or stolen
- Pensioners' life certificate
- Police clearance certificate
- Registration of a birth abroad (with citizenship registration)
- Registration of a death abroad
- Repatriation of remains or ashes to Sri Lanka