@cecil_r
Australian looking for information about Sri Lanka
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Lives in Colombo, Western
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Registration: 10 January 2018
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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, working in Sri Lanka can present unique opportunities but also challenges. Discovering new communication styles, adapting to new cultural norms... working in Sri Lanka can be both exciting and confusing. Share ...
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 LankaÛ” 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 LankaÛ” 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 by GirlfromUK
Hi Guys, Have you used Airbnb to let your house in Colombo or other cities to tourists? Did you have to have official permission from the local council and/or tourist board? If yes, what documents did you have to produce? Thank you for your ...
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