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Everything Australia passport holders need to know about visas, entry requirements, and long-stay options for Sri Lanka.
Australia passport holders can enter Sri Lanka with a visa on arrival.
You can obtain your visa at the airport upon arrival. Bring your passport (valid for at least 6 months), a recent passport photo, and proof of onward travel. Payment is typically in USD or local currency.
Sri Lanka does not currently offer a dedicated digital nomad visa. However, you can still work remotely while visiting. Consider these alternatives:
Source: Numbeo (national averages, USD)
Australia citizens can obtain a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka.
Stay duration varies. Check with the Sri Lanka embassy or immigration authority for current limits.
Sri Lanka does not currently offer a dedicated digital nomad visa. Remote workers typically enter on a tourist visa and work within the allowed stay duration.
Tourist visas are technically for tourism, not work. However, many digital nomads work remotely on tourist visas since they are not employed by a local company or earning local income. The enforcement varies by country. Check Sri Lanka's specific policies for the latest guidance.
For a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka, bring your passport (valid for at least 6 months), a recent passport photo, proof of onward travel, proof of accommodation, and payment for the visa fee (USD or local currency).
This guide is for Australia passport holders. View the guide for your passport:
United States → Sri Lanka Guide