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Sri Lanka → Canada
Sri Lankan applicants who want to study in Canada usually need a Canadian study permit before travelling. This route is mainly for applicants accepted by a Canadian designated learning institution and able to show required documents, proof of financial support, and a clear study purpose. IRCC provides a Sri Lanka-specific study permit application package with document checklist, visa office instructions, application forms, and supporting forms.
Difficulty
Medium
Readiness
75%
Sri Lanka → Australia
Sri Lankan applicants who want to study in Australia generally need a Student visa subclass 500. This visa is for international students enrolled in eligible Australian study programs. The route depends on confirmation of enrolment, genuine study purpose, financial capacity, health cover, English requirements where applicable, and supporting documents requested through the Department of Home Affairs application process.
Difficulty
Medium
Readiness
75%
Sri Lanka → United Kingdom
Sri Lankan applicants who have been offered an eligible skilled job by an approved UK employer may be able to apply for the UK Skilled Worker visa. This route depends on having a valid Certificate of Sponsorship, an eligible occupation, salary eligibility, English language ability, documents, and enough money to support arrival unless exempt.
Difficulty
High scrutiny
Readiness
75%
Sri Lanka → New Zealand
Sri Lankan applicants who want to study in New Zealand for more than 3 months usually need a student visa. This route is mainly for applicants who have an offer of place from a New Zealand education provider and can show tuition arrangements, living cost funds, onward travel evidence, identity documents, and supporting documents requested by Immigration New Zealand.
Difficulty
Medium
Readiness
74%
Sri Lanka → Japan
Sri Lankan applicants who want to work in Japan under the Specified Skilled Worker system usually need to pass the required Japanese language test and industry skills test, secure an employment contract with a Japanese company, and complete the Certificate of Eligibility and visa process. The route is suitable for applicants preparing for work in approved specified industry fields.
Difficulty
Medium
Readiness
72%
Sri Lanka → Germany
Sri Lankan citizens who want to live and work in Germany generally need a German national visa for long-term employment. The exact visa route depends on the purpose of stay, job offer, qualification recognition, and whether the occupation is regulated. The German Embassy in Colombo says Sri Lankan and Maldivian citizens, and certain third-country nationals residing there, need a visa for long-term travel to Germany, and the intended purpose determines the visa type.
Difficulty
Medium
Readiness
70%
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