Kasun Jayaweera
Sri lankan citizen
Forum posts
19
About me
Sri lankan, Married
Registration: 02 April 2017
Sri Lankan Health Insurance
Hi, There are many places you can get a great health care insurance. You could try Fairfirst insurance, they have comprehensive health insurance plans to get it catered exactly to your needs. I will leave a link below with the details to their ... Read More
Opening a bank account in Sri Lanka by Julien
Hi all, is it difficult for expats to open a bank account in Sri Lanka ? Which documents are required to open a bank account in Sri Lanka ? How long does it take to open it ? Is there any restriction for expats regarding the services ...
Hi, Getting a bank account in Sri Lanka is not too difficult as long as you have all your documents with you such as resident visa etc. Seylan bank does it over the counter so it will only take a matter of one or two hours to get you band and card ... Read More
getting money out of paypal to Sri Lanka by Annnie
Hi I run a small tourist business in Sri Lanka, European customers pay into my paypal account but I am not sure the best way of getting the money from paypal into my sri lanka company bank account without going through my uk personal bank ...
Hello, Why don't you transfer your money through a bank? Seylan Bank remittances provide a quick, secure and convenient service. I've been using their services for some time and to-date, I've never come across an incident where there has ... Read More
Transfer by Lahiru36
Hi, is there a way my mom can transfer money to me from Sri Lanka to USA ?
Hello, You can send money from Sri Lanka to a foreign country through Seylan Bank. Even I struggled last year to find a reliable way to send money abroad. Many friends recommended me to send money through Seylan Bank as they offer a fast and ... Read More
Travel in Sri Lanka
Hi Claire, Last month my friends came down to Sri Lanka and D*** organised for us a 7-day tour around the whole country. I'm sure if you inquire they will be able to organise a customised day excursion or tour package. Visit their website to ... Read More
Starting small business in Sri Lanka as a foreigner by lujziana
Hello everyone! I am thinking about starting small business in Sri Lanka in fashion industry, under my own brand. The items will be made in Sri Lanka and I want to sell it online worldwide and was also interested in having retailers and placing it ...
Hi, Recently my wife opened a small coffee shop, and she had to go through a quite tedious process. But since I am a local I was able to help her out. I would like to advise you to adopt an insurance cover for your shop after registering it as we ... Read More
Accommodation,currency exchange,places to visit
Hello, The cost of accommodation would vary depending on your needs and the chosen location. You can convert money at Seylan Bank. Their service is really convenient. Read More
Residential house construction cost in Colombo by n_rajapakshe
I am instead to build 4 bed room double storey house. (open plan ) . I understand construction cost is depending on many variable such as quality of material . I noticed that there are some discussion in simile topic in 2013 and indicate ...
It would cost around 4500 - 5000 LKR / Sq Ft but this amount would always vary depending on your requirements. If you want to obtain a loan, I suggest that you get it through Seylan Bank as their service is really good. Check out their website - ... Read More
Start a small restaurant in Sri Lanka by linnearebecca
Hi me and my best friend are planing to start up a small restaurant in Sri Lanka. we already have a place to rent. just need to know about all permits. recidence visa. heard about BOI that we need to registrate our company there before we can ...
Hi Linna, as my wife is an expat owning a small business she had to go through a long process as you mentioned. But since I'm a local I was able to help her out throughout the whole process. However, as someone suggested before my wife did not ... Read More
shippping
Hi, I would recommend looking for a Shipping company in Sri Lanka since thats from where you will be shipping . After going through some research on shipping websites and communities in Sri Lanka, I came across this company called Lanka Marine ... Read More
Medical insurance in Sri Lanka
Hi Pete, As an expat myself,I found it difficult to get a hold of a good health insurance company, however Fair First Insurance seemed like a good fit as it met all the requirements that i had. I highly recommend using this insurance service. Read More
is there a good dentist in Colombo? by elladik
i would be very grateful if someone can recommend a really good, tried and trusted dentist in Colombo. many thanks!
Yes. I recommend the Dental Clinic of Lanka Hospitals. They have experienced and good staff and they also provide a wide range of services. I'm extremely happy with their service. Read More
Private Insurance
Hi Rosmin, There are some really good, reliable insurance companies in Sri Lanka. But, it's a bit difficult to give an approximate figure as rates vary according to your requirements. I suggest that you contact Fair First Insurance to get a ... Read More
Trip to and hotels in Mirissa
Hey, I think Pasikudah is a great area to explore too. The beach is very relaxing and the colour of the water is breathtaking. It is also considered one of the safest beaches in Sri Lanka. If you are the kind of person who loves enjoying the ... Read More
The best services to use when moving to Sri Lanka
Hi Pricilla, It's a bit tough to find a good shipping company in Sri Lanka, there are quite a lot of options to choose from. Most of them are very expensive. I usually contact Lanka Marine Services (LMS) for all my shipping requirements since ... Read More
Shipping personal items from NZ
Hi Drew, If you are planning to move to Sri Lanka, I would recommend looking for a Shipping company in Sri Lanka. It was a bit hard for me to find a good company here but as far as I know, Lanka Marine Services (LMS) ([link moderated] is one of the ... Read More
Living in Sri Lanka. Long Term by a40bill
Hi, new to this forum. We are a married british couple currently "living in Goa" but the visa situation is getting really akward now. So we are looking at trying to live in Sri Lanka. When we were last in Colombo in early February this year. the ...
Hi, It's a bit hard to find a good shipping company in Sri Lanka. If you want your items to be shipped to Sri Lanka or any country you want, I recommend xxx Hope this helps! :) Read More
Studying in Sri Lanka
Agree! Sri Lanka is improving a lot now but it's definitely affordable than most of the countries. If you are into Hospitality management, I recommend going to Colombo Academy of Hospitality Management (CAHM). It is a joint venture between William ... Read More