Requirements
- Completed application form
- A certified copies of the bio-data and alterations page of current passport for each person included in the application.
- A certified copy of all stamped pages of all passports.
- A recent passport size photographs for each person included in the application.
- A certified copy of your National Identity Card.
- Certified copies of birth certificates for you and any other person included in the application. The certificates must show the names of both parents of everyone included in the application.
- If you are employed: Letter from your employer ? stating your position, length of employment and confirming your leave of absence.
- Evidence of sufficient funds, such as personal bank statements, pay slips, audited accounts, taxation records or credit card limit.
- If you are visiting relatives or friends, a letter of invitation from your relative or friend in Australia.
- Evidence of emergency medical or funeral attendance if relevant.
- Travel itinerary
- Completed application form
- A certified copies of the bio-data and alterations page of current passport for each person included in the application
- A certified copy of all stamped pages of all passports
- A recent passport size photographs for each person included in the application
- A certified copy of your National Identity Card
- Certified copies of birth certificates for you and any other person included in the application. The certificates must show the names of both parents of everyone included in the application.
- If you are employed: Letter from your employer ? stating your position, length of employment and confirming your leave of absence.
- Evidence of sufficient funds, such as personal bank statements, pay slips, audited accounts, taxation records or credit card limit.
- If you are visiting relatives or friends, a letter of invitation from your relative or friend in Australia.
- Evidence of emergency medical or funeral attendance if relevant
- Travel itinerary
- a letter of invitation from the host organisation in Australia;
conference registration details;
a letter from your employer stating the reasons for your visit; - your itinerary, with contact details of the business parties involved.
- Your current employment and your role during your visit to Australia.
- Details of previous contacts with Australian business people or organisations Australia.
- your passport must have at least six months validity remainingyour passport must have at least six months validity remaining
- your name has changed or the name of anyone included in your application has changed: a certified copy of evidence of the name change.
- If you are self-employed: Certified copies of company documents ? for example: business registration license, import and export permit, bank statements.
- Other information to show that you have an incentive and authority to return to your home country, such as:
- a letter from your employer confirming approval for your leave dates;
- evidence of enrollment at a school, college or university in your home country;
- evidence of immediate family members in your home country;
- evidence of your visa or residence status in your home country, and your right to return;
- evidence of property or other significant assets owned in your home country.
- If you or anyone included in the application has served in the armed forces of any country: certified copies of military service record or discharge papers.
Australian High Commission
No.Srimath R. G. Senanayake, Mawatha, Colombo 7
Tel.: 0094-11-246 3200
Fax: 0094-11-268 6453
Hours of operation:
Monday to Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Email:consular.colombo@dfat.gov.au
Website : srilanka.embassy.gov.au/
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