High Commission of Australia in Colombo, Sri Lanka
High Commission of Australia in Colombo, Sri Lanka, located at 21 Srimath RG Senanayake Mawatha. View a location map, get driving directions to the High Commission of Australia, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).
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High Commission Address
21 Srimath RG Senanayake Mawatha
Colombo 7
Sri Lanka -
Telephone
+94 11 246 3200
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Fax
+94 11 268 6453 (administration), +94 11 268 2311 (visas, migration and citizenship)
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Email
- [email protected] (general enquiries)
- [email protected] (consular and Australian passport enquires)
- [email protected] (visas)
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Office Hours
Wednesday 8:30 AM–5:00 PMThursday 8:30 AM–5:00 PMFriday 8:30 AM–5:00 PMSaturday ClosedSunday ClosedMonday 8:30 AM–5:00 PMTuesday 8:30 AM–5:00 PMStatus: 🟢 Open now – Closes at 5:00 PM
🕒 Current time in Colombo: 2:41 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026
Location Map
Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.
Upcoming Holidays
Please note that the High Commission may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the High Commission directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.
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Esala Poya Day:
July 29
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Milad un-Nabi:
August 26
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Nikini Poya Day:
August 27
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Binara Poya Day:
September 26
Available Services
The following is a brief list of services offered at the High Commission of Australia in Colombo, Sri Lanka:
- Process passport applications
- Process visa applications
- Notarize certain documents
- Legalization of documents
- Issuing emergency travel documents
- Register marriages, births, and deaths
- Attestation of documents
- Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
Visa Requirements
If you hold a Sri Lankan passport, you are required to obtain an eVisa or eTA to enter Australia.
Common Visa Types
Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to Australia without a visa. The most common types of Australia visas are the following.
- Visitor visas
- Studying and training visas
- Family and partner visas
- Working and skilled visas
- Refugee and humanitarian visas
Head of Mission
Paul Stephens, High Commissioner
Online Resources
Explore the high commission and its resources. Visit their official website or follow them on their social media platforms.
Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries
Explore the diplomatic missions of Australia in neighboring countries or regions of Sri Lanka.
- Dhaka, Bangladesh (High Commission)
- New Delhi, India (High Commission)
- Mumbai, India (Consulate General)
- Chennai, India (Consulate General)
- Kolkata, India (Consulate General)
- Bengaluru, India (Consulate General)
- Malé, Maldives (High Commission)
- Kathmandu, Nepal (Embassy)
- Islamabad, Pakistan (High Commission)
See also
Sri Lanka in Australia
Sri Lanka has 3 representations in the following cities:
Nearby Airports
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Ratmalana International Airport (RML)
(9.95 km away)
Colombo -
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
(30.18 km away)
Colombo -
Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI)
(155.12 km away)
Hambantota
Important External Websites
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This page was last edited on 27 May 2025 at 04:52 AM (EST).