Sri Lanka
Source workers from Sri Lanka into the Gulf
Sri Lanka is a major manpower source for the GCC due to its wage floor, trade-skill depth, and established emigration workflow. Employers can use this route to compare timing, route-to-market and compliance fit before finalising a visa or mobilisation package.
Employer requirements
- Demand letter and final offer contract
- GCC sponsor permit / work visa documents
- Agency contract and medical clearance record
- Labour attestation and return-ticket/insurance data
Wage floor & medical
- Bilateral wage floor
- USD 170-310
- Medical clearance
- SLBFE-approved medical clearance with destination-country pre-boarding checks
- Employer-paid rule
- Workforce deployment charges remain employer-funded under the approved permit and worker welfare regulations; workers are not required to pay illegal placement or visa fees.
Deployment timeline by GCC destination
| Country | Expected days |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 41 to 67 days |
| United Arab Emirates | 30 to 55 days |
| Qatar | 35 to 60 days |
| Kuwait | 42 to 68 days |
| Oman | 33 to 58 days |
| Bahrain | 30 to 52 days |
Emigration clearance process
| Step | Title | Authority | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Work order and labour verification | Foreign Employment Bureau + agency | 3-6 days | A clean demand letter, contract and candidate list are validated before screening. |
| 2 | Candidate selection | Recruitment desk + employer | 5-10 days | Workers are shortlisted against service role, skill and language requirements. |
| 3 | Medical and references | Government-approved clinics + agency review | 4-8 days | Medical fitness, previous employment records and background checks are compiled. |
| 4 | Visa and travel approval | Destination sponsor + labour compliance desk | 10-18 days | Visa packets and flights are arranged once final documentation is validated. |
| 5 | Arrival and orientation | Employer onboarding team | 2-5 days | Workers are briefed on accommodation, reporting lines and mandatory safety induction. |
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