Experience of Sri Lankans living in the UK

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GuestPoster451Guest04 June 2017 18:07:21

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Hello, I have a Sri Lankan friend considering moving to work in the UK, I'd like to hear from other Sri Lankans about their experiences of living and working in the UK, particularly those based in England. I am Scottish living in France, I'm doing this research to help him. His English is quite good, but he doesn't know where to start with this process, and neither do I! He's presently working in South Korea.

Sarvesh ViP

Member since 03 April 2017

SarveshViP05 June 2017 06:08:11

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Hi HOBBIT13,

Welcome on board.

Your friend should read the Living in England guide to find out all he needs to know to relocate, live and work in England.

Best of luck.

Regards,

Sarvesh
https://www.expat.com

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GuestPoster451Guest05 June 2017 07:25:14

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Great, thanks very much Sarvesh

rustygecko Contributor

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rustygeckoContributor19 June 2017 07:04:42

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You are putting the cart before the horses. You should be asking if he is eligible for a visa.

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GuestPoster451Guest19 June 2017 07:43:18

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yes in fact, I'm asking if he is eligible for a visa!! He is single, by the way.

rustygecko Contributor

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rustygeckoContributor19 June 2017 08:14:07

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At no point do you state the object is to understand the visa system for Sri Lankans.

As I understand it a sri lankan must have a job offer before they can live in the UK. They are not allowed to visit the UK with the object of finding employment. They can apply for jobs, but there is a list of jobs that they are allowed to apply for...if the person is a medical doctor they have a good chance, even a nurse has a chance, a technical computer specialist could have a chance... there's a list somewhere.

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GuestPoster451Guest19 June 2017 08:25:50

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yes I've got the list, thanks,

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