At a glance
A private-sector employer in Sri Lanka can support your application to live there for an approved job. The company must provide its records and obtain the recommendation of the relevant ministry.
- Job offer required?
- Yes, with a supporting private-sector employer
- Company records
- Required for the employer-supported application
- Official support
- A recommendation from the relevant ministry
Summary
Sri Lanka’s private-sector employment category lets a foreign worker live there for an approved job. The company and responsible ministry supply the supporting records. Employers covered by Board of Investment arrangements use different checklists. A later change of employer also needs the appropriate approval rather than relying on the original offer or entry visa.
Eligibility
You need the employer’s support, company documents, and ministry recommendation, together with your passport records and the required Health Protection Plan.
This guide covers the ordinary private-sector category. Board of Investment companies and other employer categories use separate checklists, so confirm which process covers your job.
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Confirm the correct employer category Ordinary private-sector and Board of Investment cases use different checklists.
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Prepare company and personal support Include the ministry recommendation and Health Protection Plan.
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Obtain the required entry and residence approvals Follow the job, registration, and renewal conditions.
A job offer alone is not permission to start work.
What This Route Allows
Approval permits a temporary stay and work in the stated position. Permission can be for one year or the period recommended by the authority, with renewal subject to the applicable conditions.
What This Route Is Not
An offer or visitor entry alone does not authorize employment. Changing employers requires the appropriate approval, and family members need their own permission.
This route does not guarantee permanent residence or citizenship.
Next Steps
- Confirm that the ordinary private-sector category applies to the employer and job.
- Have the company obtain the ministry recommendation and prepare its records alongside your health and personal documents.
- Arrange the required entry and residence permissions before starting the approved job.
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