cecil_r
Australian looking for information about Sri Lanka
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Registration: 10 January 2018
Sri Lankan Dual Citizenship - Resumption by Reeyal123
Hi everyone, I am new to this forum so please bear with me. I am interested in obtaining Sri Lankan Dual Citizenship. I currently hold Australian and British Citizenship (born in the UK) but had Sri Lankan birth citizenship registration (which was ...
@udeshka23 Either the foreign passport with the chop or a Sri Lankan passport. Read More
Sri Lankan Dual Citizenship - Resumption by Reeyal123
Hi everyone, I am new to this forum so please bear with me. I am interested in obtaining Sri Lankan Dual Citizenship. I currently hold Australian and British Citizenship (born in the UK) but had Sri Lankan birth citizenship registration (which was ...
@udeshka23 Both. There is a physical document and a chop on your non-Sri Lankan passport. Read More
Pros and cons living in Sri Lanka by shirmilasooka
@JulienHiMy name is Shirmila, and am thinking of a move from South Africa, possibly remote work and flexibility.Any advice would be useful.What's living in SL like? Pros and cons?Rgds
You will have greater flexibility if you come alone. At the same time, be cautious that you don't get cheated by anyone. Most people are nice but you also get a few bad hats in any country. Places like Kotte, Nugegoda and Rajagiriya offer cheaper ... Read More
Pros and cons living in Sri Lanka by shirmilasooka
@JulienHiMy name is Shirmila, and am thinking of a move from South Africa, possibly remote work and flexibility.Any advice would be useful.What's living in SL like? Pros and cons?Rgds
Pros: Beautiful country, great climate, friendly people.Cons: It is still a third world country - so you don't get all the comforts and the availability of goods as you would in a first world country.It would also depend on whether you come with ... Read More
Starting a small business in Sri Lanka. Help :) by tiarhodes
Hi All,Looking for advice!My best friend and I are looking to start a small bar/plant-based cafe/co working space in Sri Lanka somewhere along the south-western coast. We aren't in the country at the moment but do plan on making a trip before the ...
Yes. Definitely a safer option.https://www.lankapropertyweb.com/Above is one of many websites to search. Read More
Starting a small business in Sri Lanka. Help :) by tiarhodes
Hi All,Looking for advice!My best friend and I are looking to start a small bar/plant-based cafe/co working space in Sri Lanka somewhere along the south-western coast. We aren't in the country at the moment but do plan on making a trip before the ...
Building on leased land in Sri Lanka can be very tricky, especially if you are the ones paying for the building cost. Your starting point would be to get advice from a good and reputable local lawyer. Read More
The work culture in Sri Lanka by Mickael
Hello everyone, As an expatriate, [b]working in Sri Lanka[/b] can present unique opportunities but also challenges. Discovering new communication styles, adapting to new cultural norms... [b]working in Sri Lanka[/b] can be both exciting and ...
You are quite right. Having lived in 4 countries myself, this is true in Sri Lanka and also throughout Asia. Although Sri Lankans are generally open to correction, any form of chastisement is best done privately. Read More
Resumption of Sri Lankan citizenship by abeywardener
Hi,I am planning to apply to resume my Sri Lankan citizenship. I am an Australian citizen . can I apply to resume Sri Lankan citizenship through Immigration department in Sri Lanka and if so what are the costs/fees.
Yes that's a good suggestion from Yoginee. I went through the whole process from Australia and it was a complete mess and took many years because they lost some documents while sending them to Sri Lanka. In my opinion, it is best to submit your ... Read More
The crisis situation in Sri Lanka. Come or not come now? by Swede Becca
Hi everyone! I was before the crisis considering relocating and settling down in Sri Lanka but have now reconsidered because of the current situation. What do you guys say who live in Sri Lanka allready? Should I look at another country ...
I live in Australia but I travel to Sri Lanka several times a year. I understand that there are still planned power cuts across the country although the good hotels are not affected by this. The situation should be much better in about a year and I ... Read More
Schools near galle by fawakay
Hi all, we are considering relocating from Morocco in 18 months time, in the Galle area. We have one son who is currently studying in the IB curriculum and are keen to find a good school near galle. We are not 100% set on Galle but know we ...
Hi. I believe the Overseas School Colombo (OSC) is the only school in Sri Lanka that offers the IB program, but please double-check with ibo.org Read More
Investing in hostel business in Sri Lanka by Iamandyev
Hey, I am currently in discussions with a Sri Lankan about investing in his hostel business. The business has been running successfully for three years and he is now looking for investment to help with future development in return for a 48% share ...
Hi Wijesinghe. I am interested in finding out more details. Could you message me privately? Thanks. Read More
Want to start a new Indian Italian and BBQ restaurant by adeelabid
Hi there I'm from Pakistan and want to start a small indian Italian and BBQ restaurant in sri Lanka۔ can someone guide me about that which is the best city for that business and what's the future of that restaurant in Sri Lanka
I'm a property investor. I'm not an expert in restaurants. Better to talk to someone with restaurant experience. Read More
Want to start a new Indian Italian and BBQ restaurant by adeelabid
Hi there I'm from Pakistan and want to start a small indian Italian and BBQ restaurant in sri Lanka۔ can someone guide me about that which is the best city for that business and what's the future of that restaurant in Sri Lanka
That would depend on the class of the restaurant and the price of the food. Generally speaking, Colombo would attract the most clientele. Read More
Short Term Letting with Airbnb
From what I know, Airbnb need to approve you, and they themselves get the permits from the relevant bodies. Read More
Best cities for retirement in Sri Lanka by Bhavna
Hello everyone, An increasing amount of people want to spend their retirement abroad. Would you consider giving a few tips to those looking into Sri Lanka for their retirement? What are the most attractive cities for retirees in Sri ...
For those who like the beach, down south would be good: Hikkaduwa, Galle. Read More
HARRASSMENT IN SRI LANKA AIRPORT by Sujith Fernando
Hello everyone.im a new member here..I’m looking for someone who can give me an advice what to do about those officers on arrival area of Sri Lanka airport..coz mostly all filipinos whose staying with me from Qatar has been interrogated and ...
You're right. I flew in to Colombo 2 weeks after the bombs. The airport was deserted and the officers had no work to do. Read More
HARRASSMENT IN SRI LANKA AIRPORT by Sujith Fernando
Hello everyone.im a new member here..I’m looking for someone who can give me an advice what to do about those officers on arrival area of Sri Lanka airport..coz mostly all filipinos whose staying with me from Qatar has been interrogated and ...
Yes I have heard that this happens with Filipinas and Thais who come to Sri Lanka for holiday. Most of the time, the officers try it with ladies who feel intimidated and afraid to take any action as they are in a foreign country. This is very sad. Read More
Transferring Money from Srilanka to Australia by johncambell
Hi Expats, I am planning to sell a property in SriLanka. Once I sell the property I would like to transfer the money from the sale and some savings to my Australian Bank account (westpac) I want to transfer approximately about $600,000 ...
John. Your calculation is correct. You also need to talk to your Aus accountant to work out if there are any tax obligations for bringing in approximately AUD42,000 into Aus every year. Another option is to travel frequently to Sri Lanka (on a ... Read More
Keeping fit in Sri Lanka by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Keeping fit during your time in Sri Lanka is of utmost importance. How about sharing with us and your fellow expats how you keep healthy in your host country? What are your daily health hacks in Sri Lanka? Do you exercise ...
It's lovely to exercise by the beach, but it's hard to find a good selection of health foods. For example, can't find oat bran (this is different from oats), flax seed, pumpkin seeds, pecan nuts, walnuts, etc. Read More
Transferring Money from Srilanka to Australia by johncambell
Hi Expats, I am planning to sell a property in SriLanka. Once I sell the property I would like to transfer the money from the sale and some savings to my Australian Bank account (westpac) I want to transfer approximately about $600,000 ...
I am told that it depends on several factors. Firstly, are you a Sri Lankan citizen or a foreign citizen or both? Secondly, do you have documentary proof that you brought that $600,000 into Sri Lanka? Read More
Unpaid Credit Cards Payments in Saudi Arabia 10 years Ago
Is this forum for Sri Lanka or Saudi Arabia?? Read More
Sri Lankan Dual Citizenship - Resumption by Reeyal123
Hi everyone, I am new to this forum so please bear with me. I am interested in obtaining Sri Lankan Dual Citizenship. I currently hold Australian and British Citizenship (born in the UK) but had Sri Lankan birth citizenship registration (which was ...
I would strongly recommend that you apply in Colombo. Canberra referred me to the SL Consulate in Melbourne. After handing in all the required documents, nothing happened for more than 6 months. When I called the consulate, they told me that I ... Read More
New members of the Sri Lanka forum, introduce yourself here 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Sri Lanka forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi. I am an ex-Sri Lankan and I have lived most of my life overseas in the UK, Singapore and Australia. I now travel back to Sri Lanka often and would like to get to know more people who are living in Sri Lanka. Read More
Newbie to Sri Lanka forum
Hi Halina. As you may already know, you can now apply for dual citizenship. That would open up many possibilities for you in Sri Lanka. Read More