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Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Melbourne, Australia

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Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Melbourne, Australia, located at Suite 536, No. 1 Queens Road (St. Kilda Road Towers). View a location map, get driving directions or find information about the address, consular jurisdiction, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Consulate General Address

    Suite 536, No. 1 Queens Road (St. Kilda Road Towers)
    Melbourne, VIC 3004
    Australia

  • Telephone

    +61 3 9290 4200

  • Fax

    +61 3 9867 4873

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 9:00 AM–4:45 PM
    Thursday 9:00 AM–4:45 PM
    Friday 9:00 AM–4:45 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 9:00 AM–4:45 PM
    Tuesday 9:00 AM–4:45 PM

    Status: 🔒 Closed

    🕒 Current time in Melbourne: 6:11 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

  • Consular Jurisdiction

    Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania

Location Map

Located at Suite 536, No. 1 Queens Road (St. Kilda Road Towers), the consulate is near key landmarks like Shrine of Remembrance and Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Melbourne, Australia

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Consulate General may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Consulate General directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Esala Poya Day: July 29 Flag of Sri Lanka
  • Milad un-Nabi: August 26 Flag of Sri Lanka
  • Nikini Poya Day: August 27 Flag of Sri Lanka
  • Binara Poya Day: September 26 Flag of Sri Lanka

Visa Requirements

If you hold an Australian passport, you are required to obtain an eVisa or eTA to enter Sri Lanka.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to Sri Lanka without a visa. The most common types of Sri Lanka visas are the following.

  • Visit visas
    • Tourist visit visa
  • Residence visas
    • Employment category visa
    • Investor category visa
    • Religious category visa
    • Student category visa
  • Business purpose visa
  • Registered Indians covered by the 1954 Indo-Lanka agreement
  • Ex- Sri Lankans and their dependants
  • Family members of a Sri Lankan
  • Diplomatic and official visa
  • My dream home visa programme
  • Resident guest visa programme

Head of Mission

Sandith Samarasinghe, Consul General

Related Content

Types of Sri Lankan Passports

Sri Lankan government issues several types of passports including:

Regular Passport: This is the standard passport issued to Sri Lankan citizens for general travel purposes.
Diplomatic Passport: Diplomatic passports are issued to Sri Lankan diplomats and individuals representing the Sri Lankan government on diplomatic missions abroad.
Official Passport: Official passports are issued to Sri Lankan government officials, employees of state institutions, and individuals representing the Sri Lankan government on official business or diplomatic missions.

Emergency Certificate (EC)

An Emergency Certificate (EC) is a one-way travel document issued to Sri Lankan citizens who have lost their passports or have no valid travel documents to return to Sri Lanka on an emergency basis.

Online Resources

Explore the consulate and the services it offers. Visit their official website or follow them on their social media platforms.

Additional Missions in Australia

Besides Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Melbourne, Australia, Sri Lanka also has 2 representations in the following cities of Australia:


View All Diplomatic Missions of Sri Lanka in Australia

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

Explore the diplomatic missions of Sri Lanka in neighboring countries or regions of Australia.

See also

Australia in Sri Lanka

Australia has representation in the following city:

Nearby Landmarks

  • Shrine of Remembrance (0.60 km away)

    Birdwood Ave, Melbourne VIC 3001, Australia

    Get Directions
  • Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria (0.79 km away)

    Birdwood Ave, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia

    Get Directions
  • National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) (1.55 km away)

    180 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3006, Australia

    Get Directions
  • Eureka Skydeck (1.78 km away)

    7 Riverside Quay, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia

    Get Directions
  • Luna Park Melbourne (3.52 km away)

    18 Lower Esplanade, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia

    Get Directions
  • St Kilda Beach (3.52 km away)

    St Kilda, VIC 3182, Australia

    Get Directions

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