General Info
- The Australian Government does not require holders of Australian visas to have a visa label in their passport. AHC is issuing electronic visa decision.
- Pre appointment is required for visa submission.
- Every applicant must present during the visa submission.
Letters should be addressed to – The Australian High Commission, 21, R G Senanayake Mawatha, Colombo 7.
Business Visa
- Application form – Form 1415
- Details of relatives form
- Photogragh – Passport size with white colour background
- Copies of all used pages from the passport and two copies from the bio and alteration pages
- Request letter from the company – If employed.or Request letter in the letter head – If self employed (Purpose and sponsorship should be included and previous visits if available).
- Financial Documents – Savings or Current Account statements – 6 months or FD Certificates with balance confirmation letters
- Pay Slips for the last 6 months
- Copy of Company Business Registration Certificate
- Company Bank Statements for last six months – If company is financially sponsoring
- Company’s last financial Audit report
- Birth Certificates (Original with English translation).
- Property details (Deeds/ Lease agreements) – If available
- Vehicle registrations.- If available
- Travel confirmation or Itinerary
- Hotel confirmation / Sponsor details (passport copies, invitation letter, latest utility bills)
Sponsor’s / Invitor’s Documents
- Invitation letter
- Event schedule / Online registration confirmation – Exhibition
Tourist / Visitor Visa
- Application form – Form 1419
- Details of relatives form
- Photogragh – Passport size with white colour backgroundPersonal request letter by main applicant – mentioning all members names and passports numbers.
- Copies of all used pages from the passport and two copies from the bio and alteration pages
- Financial Documents – Savings or Current Account statements – 6 months or FD Certificates with balance confirmation letters
- Employment confirmation letter with leave details
- Business Registration / 6 months Company Bank Statements / Tax payment details for past two years – If self employed
- Pay slips for last 6 months
- Property Deeds.
- Vehicle Registration.
- All family member’s Birth Certificates (Original with English translation).
- Marriage Certificate (Original with English translation).
- Residence confirmation from Grama Sevaka Officer – Optional
- Travel Itinerary.
- Hotel Confirmation
Sponsor’s / Invitor’s Documents
- Invitation letter.
- Passport bio page copy
- Birth certificate/ Marriage certificate to proof the relationship
- Six months bank statements – if financially supporting
- Tenancy agreement / Property deed / Mortgage statements.- if applicable
- Latest utility bill
Contact Details
High Commission of Australia
Address: 21, R G Senanayake Mawatha, Colombo 7.
Telephone: +94 112 463 200, +94 112 463 270
Fax: +94 112 682 311
Website: srilanka.embassy.gov.au
E-mail: ahc@sri.lanka.net
The Australian Visa Application Centre
Address: No : 75, Arnold Ratnayake Mawatha, Colombo 10, Postal Code – 01000
Email: info.aulk@vfshelpline.com
Compliments and Complaints: feedback.aulk@vfshelpline.com
Website: http://www.vfsglobal.com/australia/srilanka
Helpline No: + 94 112 350601
Submission hours – Monday to Friday0800hrs to 1430hrs
Information – Monday to Friday 0900hrs to 1700hrs
Passport collection – Monday to Thursday 1100hrs to 1700hrs and Friday 1100hrs to 1600hrs
Processing times
Visa process will takes approximately 30 working days to process for normal application.
Tab 6 – Related links
VFS Website – https://www.vfsglobal.com/australia/srilanka/
High Commission Website – http://www.srilanka.embassy.gov.au/
Panel of doctors – https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/contact-us/offices-and-locations/list