Work / Immigration visa · Mayotte to Sri Lanka

Employment Visa (Residence - Work)

Embassy required

• Maximum stay: 365 days
• Processing time: 4-8 weeks
• Fee: Varies (annual renewal required)
• Validity: Maximum 1 year (renewable annually)
• Entry: Multiple entry

For foreign nationals intending to work in Sri Lanka. All sectors and job roles require work permit. Must obtain entry visa for employment before travel, then apply for residence visa (employment category) within 30 days of arrival at the Department of Immigration in Colombo. Requires confirmed job offer from registered Sri Lankan company.

Eligibility

• Employment

  Must have confirmed job offer from registered Sri Lankan company. Employer must demonstrate that local recruitment was not suitable or possible.

  Required status: Confirmed employment with Sri Lankan registered company

• Purpose of visit

  For engaging in paid employment in Sri Lanka across all sectors and job roles.

  Includes

  • Employment
  • work

Documents you need

• Passport

  Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6

• Employment letter

  Provide a signed employer letter confirming your role, leave dates, salary and return to work.

  Must include leave approval: No; Must include position: Yes; Must include salary: Yes

• Academic transcript

  Provide academic records for the course, qualification or training route.

  Must be notarized: Yes; Must be translated: Yes

• Company registration

  Provide company registration evidence for the inviting, sponsoring or employing organisation.

  Accepted documents: Business registration documents of Sri Lankan employer

• Professional license

  Accepted licenses: Relevant professional qualifications and certifications; Must be translated: Yes

• Work permit notification

  Provide work permit approval, notification or authorisation evidence from the relevant authority.

  Issuing authority: As required by issuing authority; Permit number: Visa recommendation letter required

How to apply

1. Document gathering

   Obtain job offer from Sri Lankan employer and gather employment letter, company registration, qualifications, and sponsorship letter from relevant Ministry/BOI.

2. Document submission

   Submit application for entry visa to nearest Sri Lankan Diplomatic Mission with employment documents and visa recommendation letter from line Ministry or BOI.

3. Processing wait

   Wait for entry visa processing which typically takes 4-8 weeks depending on verification of employment credentials.

4. Visa collection

   Collect entry visa from diplomatic mission once approved.

5. Fee payment

   Pay applicable residence visa fees at Department of Immigration. Visa granted for maximum 1 year, renewable annually with continued sponsorship.

This information is general guidance only and can change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before making travel plans. Contact [email protected] for help.