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New members of the Sri Lanka forum, introduce yourselves here - 2026

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Managing mailboxes or PO boxes in Sri Lanka

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Retiring in Sri Lanka

Last post 4 weeks ago by Plan Designers Galle

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Managing meals in Sri Lanka

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Sri Lanka Retirement

Last post 2 months ago by kugan1351

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Remuneration structure in Sri Lanka

Last post 2 months ago by Cheryl

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Planning Our Semi-Retirement in Sri Lanka – Seeking Advice

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New members of the Sri Lanka forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025

Last post 3 months ago by Cheryl

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(House invest) looking for real experiences & advice

Last post 4 months ago by dmdrag

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Managing retirement savings in Sri Lanka

Last post 4 months ago by Cheryl

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How to come in sri Lanka

Last post 5 months ago by lasindu

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Any one have a plan to come Sr Lanka?

Last post 5 months ago by lasindu

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Road safety in Sri Lanka

Last post 6 months ago by Cheryl

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Most common scams in Sri Lanka

Last post 6 months ago by Cheryl

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Waste Management in Sri Lanka

Last post 7 months ago by Cheryl

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Want to buy a escort mark1 and ship back to the UK

Last post 7 months ago by markapp

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Taxes for expats in Sri Lanka

Last post 7 months ago by Cheryl

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Sri Lanka, a welcoming destination to expats?

Last post 8 months ago by QuantnoSpin

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Shared flat/house in Colombo

Last post 8 months ago by Bhavna

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Homeschooling in Sri Lanka

Last post 10 months ago by Jessica Munasinghe

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Cost of living in Sri Lanka in 2025

Last post 11 months ago by Cheryl

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New members of the Sri Lanka forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024

Last post last year by ukwriter1

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Sri Lanka Solo Travel ( female)

Last post last year by Jungle Tide

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How to bring your car to Sri Lanka

Last post last year by PriyanK2

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Double Taxes Germany / Sri Lanka - Opening Restaurant in SL

Last post last year by thusith71

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How to sell second hand goods online?

Last post last year by tortuga444

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Selling property in sri Lanka

Last post last year by Bhavna

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Music scene and equipment in Sri Lanka

Last post last year by Richard Todd

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Sri Lankan Dual Citizenship - Resumption

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Volunteering in Sri Lanka

Last post last year by Bhavna

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Connecting with Expat Communities

Last post last year by Cheryl

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Mobile phone plans in Sri Lanka

Last post last year by Cheryl

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START A INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL IN SRILANKA

Last post last year by Klara Kumari

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I want to setup an online school / institute

Last post last year by Nuff

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Visa extension online

Last post last year by tortuga444

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Start a small restaurant in Sri Lanka

Last post last year by Nithinprem232

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Type of Visa for opening a restaurant?

Last post last year by pghsudath309

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Cost of living and Pros and cons of living in Sri Lanka

Last post last year by Bhavna

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german speaking people in colombo

Last post last year by Bhavna

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Cost of living in Sri Lanka in 2024

Last post last year by ncicekci7164

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Doubts about moving to Sri Lanka

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Cost of living in Colombo

Last post last year by ncicekci7164

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Relocating to Galle

Last post last year by ncicekci7164

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Residency in Sri Lanka

Last post last year by dmitryarun

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International schools in Colombo

Last post last year by Gigi Wri

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Bank account in Sri Lanka ?

Last post last year by Marys man

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Considering the purchase of a small home

Last post last year by Marys man

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Dream Home Visa Requirements

Last post 2 years ago by CitizenshipSriLanka

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New members of the Sri Lanka forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023

Last post 2 years ago by SineadNGC

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Guest house invest in Srilanka

Last post 2 years ago by pghsudath309

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Finding property in Sri Lanka

Last post 2 years ago by Mohamed Rafeek21

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Your neighbours in Sri Lanka

Last post 2 years ago by CitizenshipSriLanka

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Understanding Professional Regulations in Sri Lanka

Last post 2 years ago by SineadNGC

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Opening restaurant in Sri Lanka, which bank account?

Last post 2 years ago by James Conway

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Adapting to the pace of life in Sri Lanka

Last post 2 years ago by James Conway

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Go to Sri Lanka with my dog

Last post 2 years ago by SRIDHASS THEVA

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Searching for a Sri Lankan website to order things

Last post 2 years ago by Stefano2393

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Seeking travel buddies in Sri Lanka

Last post 2 years ago by Mohamed Rafeek21

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construction commercial building

Last post 2 years ago by alon14

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present situation in sri lanka

Last post 2 years ago by Rathnavali

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Good Lawyer near by Midigama / Ahangama

Last post 2 years ago by GuestPoster5949

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Pros and cons living in Sri Lanka

Last post 2 years ago by Luhar0104

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Labor cost for Roofing of residential house.

Last post 2 years ago by Selastin S

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salary of different jobs

Last post 2 years ago by keinsg

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Aquaponics or Hydroponics vegetable gardens

Last post 2 years ago by srilalp

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Special education school?

Last post 2 years ago by Rong Xiao

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leasing and holiday letting

Last post 2 years ago by Bhavna

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Visa questions (six months)

Last post 2 years ago by tortuga444

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Foreigner and Local guy making a company together in Food Business

Last post 2 years ago by Carl Fernando

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Your first days in your home in Sri Lanka

Last post 2 years ago by Cheryl

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Starting a small business in Sri Lanka. Help :)

Last post 2 years ago by cecil_r

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Looking for international school...

Last post 2 years ago by Cheryl

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Small restaurant business in Sri Lanka (help)

Last post 2 years ago by GuestPoster5949

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Beachfront Location Advice Please

Last post 2 years ago by darshanx

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Day price for a floor tiler

Last post 2 years ago by GuestPoster5949

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The work culture in Sri Lanka

Last post 2 years ago by cecil_r

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Resumption of Sri Lankan citizenship

Last post 2 years ago by Yoginee

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Help with translation from English to Sinhala

Last post 3 years ago by Cheryl

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The crisis situation in Sri Lanka. Come or not come now?

Last post 3 years ago by Gästen

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New members of the Sri Lanka forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022

Last post 3 years ago by Jungle Tide

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