How to Apply for a Visa
* Complete the correct visa application form;
* Attach the correct Visa Application Charge in the form of a bank draft in Sri Lankan rupees payable to the Australian High Commission.
* Lodge your visa pplication and accompanying documents at the TTS Visa Application Centre, in person or through your authorised representative or by mail.
For information on each visa and should be submitted with the visa application, please visit the TTS website.
Applications for the following visa categories cannot be lodged with the TTS Visa Application Centre. Please visit the Department of Immigration and Citizenship website when applying for these visa categories:
* Sponsored Family Visitor Visa
* Parent Migration
* Skilled Migration
* Distinguished Talent Migration
* Business Migration
* Long Stay Business (Temporary)
* Entertainer (Temporary)
Visa Application and other Charges as of 1st July 2008 in Sri Lankan Rupees
MIGRATION APPLICATION PACKS (FAMILY) Rs 800
SKILLED MIGRATION PACKS Rs 1,600
MEDICAL LONG STAY Rs 3,500
VISITOR OR BUSINESS Rs 7,800
RE EVID OF RESIDENT RETURN Rs 7,800
CITIZENSHIP (DESCENT) Contact the HC
RESIDENT RETURN Rs 18,800
TEMPORARY RESIDENT (NON BUSINESS) Rs 19,600
New Zealand citizen relationship (461) Rs15,300
STUDENT Rs 35,200
CARER, ORPHAN, RELATIVE VISA Rs 68,100
MIGRANT (PARTNER, CHILD, OTHER FAMILY, ENS, SPECIAL) Rs 111,100
EXTENDED ELIGILITY (445) Rs 12,100
APPLICATIONS LODGED IN AUSTRALIA
SKILLED MIGRATION A$ 2,105
BUSINESS MIGRATION A$ 3,860
BUSINESS OWNER (PROVISIONAL) A$ 2,645
PARENT MIGRATION A$ 1,420
For further information please see - Visa Application Charges
Skilled Migration Visas
If you wish to apply to live permanently in Australia under the skilled migration program you will need to apply for a General Skilled migration visa and meet all of the following basic requirements:
* you must be under 45 years of age at the time you apply (unless you have been invited to apply for a General Skilled Migration visa)
* your occupation must be listed on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL)
* an organisation in Australia, known as the relevant assessing authority, must assess your skills as being suitable for this occupation
* you must have a high level of English
* you must have recent skilled work experience or have recently completed an Australian qualification as the result of two years full-time study in Australia.
Further information on skilled migration is available on the DIAC website at:
* Migrating to Australia as a Skilled Person
* Booklet 6, General Skilled Migration
Please note that all General Skilled migration visa applications must be lodged in Australia and are processed in Australia. This office does not process these applications.
Information on Student Visas
Information on student visas is available on the DIAC website and at the TTS website.
Before you apply for a student visa you should read all the relevant information about the visa requirements which apply to your proposed course of study . You should read the information sheet 1160i Applying for a Student Visa and the appropriate Student Visa Information leaflet.
The Australian High Commission cannot give you advice about educational institutions and courses of study in Australia.
You should lodge your student visa application about 2 months before you expect to start your course.
Information on Student Guardian visas is available on the DIAC website.
Streamlined student visa
The Australian High Commission Colombo has streamlined student visa arrangements with six student agents in Colombo. They are:
Streamlined student visa
Contact informationAustralian High Commission
No. 21 Gregory'sRoad, Colombo 7
Telephone: + 94 - 11 - 2463200
Fax: + 94 - 11 - 2686 453
Email : austcom@sltnet.lk
Fax - Admin : +94-11-2686453
Development Co-operation (AusAID) Section
Fax : +94-11-2696468
Market Development (Austrade) Section
Fax : +94-11-2696468
Visa and Immigration Office : +94-11-2463270
Fax : +94-11-2682311
Email : immigration.colombo@dfat.gov.au
Opening hours The High Commission is open between 08:30 and 04:30 on allweek-days, except on the days given below. Please refer to the relevantsections for information regarding times for lodgement of visaapplications, consular assistance and for other contacts.
Public holidaysThe Embassy will be closed on: 1 January - New Year’s Day
15 January - Tamil Thai Pongal Day
04 February - National Day
21 March - Good Friday (and holiday in lieu of Holy Prophet’sBirthday)
14 April - Holiday in lieu of Sinhala & Tamil New Year
1 May - May Day
19 May - Wesak Full Moon Poya Day
20 May - Day following Wesak Full Moon Poya
17 July - Esala Full Moon Poya Day
6 October - Labour Day
12 November - Il Full Moon Poya Day
25 December - Christmas Day
26 December - Boxing Day
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