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Home and Life Style 10 min read

Restarting Life in Australia from Sri Lanka: Visa paths, job hunting, and first-year costs for families

Navigating Australian Visa Pathways for Sri Lankan Families Choosing the right visa is the critical first step in your family's journey to Australia. The pathway you take will depend on your professional skills, qualifications, family ties, and employment prospects. For most Sri Lankan familie...

Jan 15, 2026 1

Immigration 10 min read

Student Visa to UK Residency Guide

Did you know that 11% of all UK settlers in 2024 first arrived on a student visa, with 61% of them taking about a decade to secure indefinite leave to remain?[2] This challenges the idea that studying abroad is just a temporary adventure—it’s often the first step on a structured path to residency....

Jan 15, 2026 1

Immigration 11 min read

UK Points Visa: Sri Lankans Guide

You’re staring at your laptop screen in Colombo, another visa rejection email glaring back at you. The points don’t add up—maybe your salary offer fell short of that £41,700 threshold, or your English test hit only B1 when B2 is now mandatory after January 8, 2026. It’s maddening, isn’t it? That si...

Jan 15, 2026 1

Home and Life Style 10 min read

New Zealand for Sri Lankans: From Colombo to Auckland – housing, healthcare, and employment realities

Section 1: The Initial Leap – Visas and First Steps The journey from the vibrant streets of Colombo to the sprawling landscapes of Auckland begins with a crucial, paperwork-heavy step: securing the right visa. This is your official key to starting a new life in Aotearoa New Zealand. Careful prepar...

Jan 15, 2026 1

Home and Life Style 10 min read

UK Skilled Worker Visa for Sri Lankans: £36k salary threshold, dependents ban, and post-study hurdles

Understanding the UK's 2024 Immigration Rule Overhaul In 2024, the UK government implemented a series of significant changes to its immigration system, creating a more challenging landscape for Sri Lankan professionals, students, and care workers aiming to move to the UK. These reforms are designed...

Jan 15, 2026 1

Home and Life Style 10 min read

Sri Lankan in Canada: Navigating Culture Shock & Hardships

From Tropical Warmth to Icy Winters: The Initial Shock For many Sri Lankans, the first and most visceral element of culture shock in Canada is the weather. Leaving behind an island where the temperature rarely dips below 25°C is a profound physical and psychological adjustment. The concept of seaso...

Jan 15, 2026 1

Home and Life Style 14 min read

Best Places to Live in Sri Lanka for Expats (2026)

Internal data from Sri Lanka’s leading internet service providers reveals a surprising truth: the fastest, most reliable fiber connections are not concentrated along the popular southern coastline. Many expats and digital nomads arrive dreaming of working from a beachfront villa in Weligama or Gall...

Jan 14, 2026 1

USA 12 min read

Selling Sri Lankan crafts and products on Amazon and eB

Many Sri Lankan artisans believe that getting their products onto global platforms like Amazon and eBay is a logistical nightmare reserved only for large exporters. You might have a stunning collection of handloom sarees or fragrant Ceylon cinnamon, but the thought of international shipping calcula...

Jan 13, 2026 1

USA 13 min read

US Airbnb Investing for Sri Lankans: A Guide

The most expensive myth for foreign investors is that buying a property in a famous US city guarantees Airbnb success. This assumption is a fast track to disappointment. The truth is, a carefully vetted home in a less-glamorous Orlando suburb, free from restrictive homeowner association rules, will...

Jan 13, 2026 1

USA 13 min read

Importing Sri Lankan Spices to the US: A Full Guide

Most import ventures from Sri Lanka fail before their first container even docks. It’s not a lack of US demand for Ceylon cinnamon or fiery Jaffna curry powder; it’s a single, overlooked detail on a customs form or an FDA prior notice that brings the entire operation to a grinding halt. One mistake...

Jan 13, 2026 1

USA 14 min read

Sri Lankan Restaurant Profitability & Costs in the US

Have you ever had a truly amazing Sri Lankan meal, maybe a lamprais fresh out of the banana leaf, and thought, "Wow, more people in America need to experience this"? I think that's where the dream often starts. You taste that incredible, complex blend of spices—so different from its neighbors—and a...

Jan 13, 2026 1

USA 14 min read

Salary Negotiation for Foreign Professionals: Your Guide

You’ve done everything right. You secured the interview, impressed the hiring manager, and now the offer is on the table. But as you look at the number, a familiar anxiety creeps in. The conventional wisdom says to "know your worth," but that feels hollow when your visa status is tied to this very...

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