How to Find a Job in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is an exotic and tropical island in the Indian Ocean, and is an alluring travel destination. Working and living in Sri Lanka offers foreigners a longer, more profound experience of this nation and its rich cultural and ecological heritage. The Sri Lankan climate is warm although not oppressive, so outdoor activities are almost always possible. Despite political and social unrest in some areas of the island, many expatriates have built happy and fulfilled lives working in Sri Lanka.
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Decide whether you want to work in the same career area or try something new in Sri Lanka.
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Determine whether you can transfer to Sri Lanka while continuing to work for the same company or organization you are currently working for.
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If you cannot transfer, or if you are looking to change career fields, decide an area or areas of work that you are interested in. There are plenty of opportunities to work as an English teacher in Sri Lanka, or to work for international companies.
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Decide whether you will apply for jobs before or after arrival in Sri Lanka. Research and apply for jobs, or ask for personal references to available work from any colleagues, friends or family members who have links to Sri Lanka. Websites such as Jobsnet.lk and SriLankaJobs.Info are great resources for your job search.
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Obtain a work permit. If you travel to Sri Lanka before arranging a job, you can get a renewable 30-day tourist visa and then arrange for a work permit once you have found a job. Obtain a work permit by submitting an application to the Sri Lankan Department of Immigration and Emigration. This can be done before or after arrival in the country.
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Tips & Warnings
Salaries in Sri Lanka are generally lower than those in the US. To maximize your earning potential in Sri Lanka, find work with an international organization which will pay you a "foreign salary" rather than a "local salary."
Work permits are also referred to officially as a "residence visa" or "work visa." A separate visa can be issued to the foreign worker's spouse.
Employment law in Sri Lanka is different to what you might expect in the U.S. Employers may place age, gender and other restrictions, on available jobs--many administrative positions, for example, advertise specifically for a female employee.
You cannot work on a tourist visa.
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