Heathermoth
English expat in Sri Lanka
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About me
English
Lives in Galle
Speaks English
Registration: 25 June 2014
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SFIDA Special foreign investors deposit account by Colcine1942
Can somebody pls advise on their experience in opening SFIDA in Sri Lanka After transferring foreign currency to rupees is one able transfer repatriate the original sum invested Foe example in Sterling back to the Uk this includes the interest ...
A very good idea and I have my fingers crossed for you. Read More
SFIDA Special foreign investors deposit account by Colcine1942
Can somebody pls advise on their experience in opening SFIDA in Sri Lanka After transferring foreign currency to rupees is one able transfer repatriate the original sum invested Foe example in Sterling back to the Uk this includes the interest ...
You can only send money back to UK if there is an agreement for you to do so. Don't send a lot over if you haven't received such an agreement. Most are via BOI initiatives or else ask a bank for the information. Read More
Can we convert Tourist Visa to Residence Visa? by arsalbaig
Hello, My name is arsal Baig and me and my wife are planning to move to srilanks but we are traveling on a tourist visa.... is there any possibility that we can convert this visa into residence visa? i mean if we find a job or something... so is ...
You can only change a tourist visa to a residence visa if you are retired and can satisfy the My Dream Home requirements and have all the necessary paper work with you. As the other to responder said you cannot do it for getting a job etc Read More
Essentials to live in Sri Lanka by Christine
Hi, As an expat living in Sri Lanka, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Sri Lanka? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would ...
Well most things can be purchased here although the secret is knowing where to find them! Colombo is the centre for everything including entertainment however there is certainly more going on in Galle theses days. Cheese is available at good ... Read More
Retirement in Sri Lanka by raveen200
i like to retire in srilanka can you advice
Hello, retirement here in Sri Lanka is good. The best route for a retired person is to apply for the 'My Dream Home' retirement visa. You need to be able to demonstrate that you can bring in $USA 15000, which is returnable should you leave ... Read More
Where to see The Elephant free from cruelty (travel advice) by Thecinnamonjourney
Hi All I will travel to Sri Lanka soon, need advice about , where the perfect place to see or visit the elephant that free from cruelty? , i will stop at colombo, sigiriya, and kandy and how fast the first AC class train will be sold out ? if i ...
Elephant safari in Habarana and/or Minneria by jeep Or the Millenium Elephant Foundation near Kandy. Do not ride on elephants though as that is painful for them. The elephants in temples are generally chained and not always well looked after. Read More
Single Mum looking for advice on life in Sri Lanka please! by Viona Loos
Hello Everyone! Here’s hoping you are well! I am a single Mother of two teenage kids and am looking for advice on where would be the safest place for my family and I to settle. I hope you don’t mind me asking your opinion on the ...
I suggest you go to the Sri Lankan Government Immigration/Emmigration website where you will find details of the various visas available. The important thing to know is that a lot of expats have found their Sri Lankan business partners to be rogues ... Read More