IMPORTANT NOTICE

  • Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Melbourne accepts all Consular related applications both by post and pre-booked appointments in – person at the counter from Sri Lankans residing in Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania. 
  • In case of urgent consular matters, appointment can be requested by sending email to mail@slcgmel.org 
  • For document attestations and certifications including power of attorney, applicants can secure appointments by forwarding a formal request to mail@slcgmel.org
  • Please attend your appointment on time. Your delay will cause difficulties.
  • Applicants are requested to read all information / instructions /guidelines and the the checklist relevant to your application in the official website of the Consulate General carefully and ensure all required supportive documents are attached.
  • Please be informed that the consular fees can be paid in Cash or by Debit Card only. Tap & Pay facility is not available.
  • For collection of Passports / Citizenship Certificate/Verification Letters/ Driver Licenses and signing of Life Certificates, the applicants are requested to visit the Consulate only between 9.15am – 9.30am and 1.30pm -1.45pm.


ශ්‍රී ලංකා ප්‍රජාතාන්ත්‍රික සමාජවාදී ජනරජයේ කොන්සල් ජනරාල් කාර්යාලය, මෙල්බර්න්, ඔස්ට්‍රේලියාව

இலங்கை சனநாயக சோசலிசக் குடியரசின் கொன்சுலர் அதிபதி அலுவலகம், மெல்பர்ன், ஆஸ்திரேலியா

The Consulate General Of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Melbourne, Australia

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Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya to Lead Sri Lanka Delegation to CHOGM 2026 in Antigua and Barbuda

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya will lead the Sri Lankan delegation to the 28th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM 2026), scheduled to be held in St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, from 1 to 4 November 2026.

The Prime Minister will join Heads of State and Government from the 56 member countries of the Commonwealth under the theme “Accelerating Partnerships and Investment for a Prosperous Commonwealth.”

During the Summit, Prime Minister Dr Amarasuriya will engage in the CHOGM Executive Sessions and the Leaders’ Retreat. Sri Lanka will articulate its perspectives and priorities on key issues, including economic cooperation and investment, digital transformation, youth empowerment, climate change and good governance.

On the sidelines of the Summit, Prime Minister Dr. Amarasuriya is also scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with several Heads of State and Government and other political and business leaders to advance Sri Lanka’s diplomatic, trade and development partnerships.

The Prime Minister will also address the Commonwealth Women’s Forum, Commonwealth Leaders and CEOs Investment Summit and the Global Eye Health Summit highlighting Sri Lanka’s priorities and perspectives on investment-led growth, women empowerment and global health cooperation.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism

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31 October 2026