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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Sri Lanka citizens need a visa for Australia?

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Sri Lanka vs Australia: passport comparison

Sri Lanka

19

visa-free countries

Global rank: #180 · mobility 71.4

Australia

112

visa-free countries

Global rank: #27 · mobility 168
19

countries both Sri Lanka and Australia can enter visa-free together

Sri Lanka + Australia: passport compatibility

39%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Sri Lanka and Australia travel together — by entry type:

19 both visa-free
19 both visa on arrival
24 both e-visa / eTA
14 both need a visa
121 access differs

Where Sri Lanka and Australia can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

✓ Both visa-free (19)

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Country Max stay Passport rank
Bahamas90 days#53 Barbados180 days#48 Dominica180 days#70 Gambia90 days#132 Grenada90 days#65 Haiti90 days#175 Kiribati90 days#84 Lesotho90 days#122 Malawi30 days#127 Micronesia30 days#89 Rwanda30 days#143 Saint Kitts and Nevis90 days#54 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days#56 Seychelles90 days#58 Singapore30 days#12 Tajikistan30 days#149 Thailand60 days#110 Vanuatu120 days#105 Venezuela90 days#90

Only Australia is visa-free (93)

AlbaniaAndorraAngolaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaAustriaBelarusBelgiumBelizeBoliviaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBrazilBulgariaChinaColombiaCosta RicaCroatiaCyprusCzech RepublicDenmarkDominican RepublicEcuadorEl SalvadorEstoniaFijiFinlandFranceGeorgiaGermanyGreeceGuatemalaGuyanaHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIrelandIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanKazakhstanKosovoKyrgyzstanLatviaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourg+43

Australia: good to know

Canberra

Capital

Australian Dollar (AUD)

Currency

Australian Eastern Time (UTC+10)

Time zone

+61

Calling code

I

Power plug

230V / 50Hz

Voltage

Left-hand

Driving side

Where else Sri Lanka goes visa-free

→ BahamasVisa-free · 90 days → → BarbadosVisa-free · 180 days → → DominicaVisa-free · 180 days → → GambiaVisa-free · 90 days → → GrenadaVisa-free · 90 days → → HaitiVisa-free · 90 days → → KiribatiVisa-free · 90 days → → LesothoVisa-free · 90 days → → MalawiVisa-free · 90 days →
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Documents you'll usually need for Australia

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

e-Visa / eTA

Applied for online before you fly

Frequently asked

Do Sri Lanka citizens need a visa for Australia?
Sri Lanka citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter Australia — applied for online before departure.
Which passport is stronger — Sri Lanka or Australia?
The Australia passport is stronger: 112 visa-free countries versus 19. Global rank: Sri Lanka #180, Australia #27.
Where can Sri Lanka and Australia citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 19 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Australia?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus an e-Visa or eTA applied for online before you fly. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Sri Lanka and Australia?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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