Foreign ministry warns Sri Lankans against seeking overseas employment on visit visas
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism has warned Sri Lankans against travelling abroad for employment on visit or tourist visas, following a significant rise in problems faced by job seekers.
The ministry stated that individuals travelling to destinations including Malaysia, Dubai, and Oman based on fraudulent promises often encounter nonexistent jobs, reduced wages, human trafficking, scams, loss of travel documents, arrest, detention, or deportation.
Authorities stressed that visit visas do not permit work and warned against illegal recruiters who claim visas can be converted into work permits after arrival, leaving workers stranded without legal protection.
The ministry urged the public to use only approved legal channels and compulsorily register with the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment before departing.
