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Are you an international student<\/strong><\/a> wanting to work in Sri Lanka? Do you want to know the answer to this question- can international students work in Sri Lanka? You have come to the right place! This blog covers everything you need to know about working in Sri Lanka. You will learn about the working hours, the kind of work permitted during studies, the availability of a post-study work permit, and the residence visa. Keep reading to get your answers.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Can International Students Work in Sri Lanka? An Overview <\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are an international student you can take up non-paying work activities in the country. For example, volunteering. You can also take up a paid or unpaid internship. However, you must ensure that your work does not interfere with your studies. However, you are only allowed to work part-time. You cannot work full-time. You must get an appropriate visa for full-time work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Types of Work Allowed for International Students <\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Can international students work in Sri Lanka? Yes. International students wanting to study in Sri Laka need to get a \u2018Residence visa for educational purposes\u2019. This visa is valid for 1 year or for the duration of your studies. While you hold this visa, you are permitted to undertake the following types of work-<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Volunteering (paid or unpaid)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Internships (paid or unpaid)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    This can be a part of your course or not. You are permitted to work as a part-timer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What are the Working Hours in Sri Lanka?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The working hours permitted in Sri Lanka for international students are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Particulars <\/strong><\/td>Working Hours Permitted <\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    Part-time working hours permitted for international students <\/td>20 hours per week<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Note<\/em><\/strong>– Sri Lanka has not defined what the part-time working hours in the country are. However, part-time work is generally for 20 hours a week in almost every country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Who is Eligible for Post Study Work Permit in Sri Lanka?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    No one. Sri Lanka does not issue post-study work permits to international students. Therefore, you cannot stay back in the country. After you have completed your studies you must return to your home country. Can international students work in Sri Lanka after graduation? After graduation, you must get a \u2018Residence Visa for Work\u2019. This is both an authorisation to work and stay in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Can Indians Work in Sri Lanka Without a Visa?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Indians, just like any other nationality, are considered \u2018foreigners\u2019. Therefore, you need to get a \u2018Residence Permit for work\u2019. The residence permit for work is both an authorization to stay and work.\u00a0 This permit will allow you to work in the country for a year. Based on the duration of your employment contract,t you can renew the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Visa <\/strong><\/td>Validity<\/strong><\/td>Renewability<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    Residence Permit for Employment Purpose <\/td>1 year <\/td>Yes (Every year)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Is there a Sri Lanka Work Permit?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    No. Sri Lanka does not issue a separate work permit<\/strong><\/a>. The Residence Permit for Employment Purposes also authorizes you to work in the country. Therefore, you do not have to wait for approval for a work permit. You can travel with your visa and start working in the country.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Am I Eligible for a Sri Lanka Work Visa?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Can international students work in Sri Lanka after graduation? Yes. Even if you have completed your studies in India you can work in Sri Lanka. To do this, you need a Sri Lanka work visa. The work visa is available to you if you meet the following criteria-<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. You must have a job offer and an employment contract with a recongised employer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. You have applied for a work permit and obtained the same\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. You are either approved up the government for Project Professional services, or you are an expatriate personnel employed in projects (as per the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Otherwise, you must be employed at a bank or a Private Sector company<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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      What are the Documents Required for a Sri Lanka Work Visa?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Can international students work in Sri Lanka after graduation? Yes. You can. However, you must submit the following documents for the visa application process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Documents Required ( if you are a project personnel <\/strong><\/td>Documents Required (if you are employed in projects as per BOI)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
      Project Office Request<\/td>BOI certificate<\/td><\/tr>
      Line Ministry OR Dept. of External Resources letter of recommendation<\/td>BOI Agreement<\/td><\/tr>
      Passport copy  (bio-data page)<\/td>Request Letter from the representing organisation<\/td><\/tr>
      Original passport <\/td>Company Registration certificate<\/td><\/tr>
      <\/td>Recommendation from BOI<\/td><\/tr>
      <\/td>Details of the Board of Directors of the Company<\/td><\/tr>
      <\/td>Your passport copies (bio-data page)<\/td><\/tr>
      <\/td>Article of Association of the Company<\/td><\/tr>
      <\/td>Health Protection Plan<\/td><\/tr>
      <\/td>Project details<\/td><\/tr>
      <\/td>Your original passport <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
      Documents Required (if you are employed at a Bank in Sri Lanka)<\/strong><\/td>Documents Required (if you are working at a private sector\/ company)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
      Bank Request<\/td>Request letter from the private company<\/td><\/tr>
      Passport copy  (bio-data page)<\/td>Company Board of Directors details <\/td><\/tr>
      Passport <\/td>Article of Association of the Company<\/td><\/tr>
      Health protection plan<\/td>Company Registration Certificate<\/td><\/tr>
      Bank Request<\/td>Line Ministry Recommendation<\/td><\/tr>
      <\/td>Passport copy  (bio-data page)<\/td><\/tr>
      <\/td>Health Protection plan<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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      How to Apply for a Sri Lanka Work Visa From India?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Can international students work in Sri Lanka after graduation? Yes. You can apply for a work visa. The work visa application process is as follows-<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. First, visit the Department of Immigration & Emigration, Colombo website\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Download the visa application form, and fill out the same\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Gather the relevant documents. Your employer must provide the company-related documents you need. You must also gather the documents you must provide from your side.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. Apply to the\u00a0 Department of Immigration & Emigration, Colombo.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      5. Wait for visa application processing. Once the processing is over you will be informed of the same.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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