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Highest readiness
Under review
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Lowest difficulty signal
Germany · Medium
Based on the route difficulty label.
Most document-heavy
Germany · 15 docs
May require more preparation effort.
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Sri Lanka → Germany
Sri Lankan citizens who want to live and work in Germany generally need a German national visa for long-term employment. The exact visa route depends on the purpose of stay, job offer, qualification recognition, and whether the occupation is regulated. The German Embassy in Colombo says Sri Lankan and Maldivian citizens, and certain third-country nationals residing there, need a visa for long-term travel to Germany, and the intended purpose determines the visa type.
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| Field | Germany |
|---|---|
| Route | Sri Lanka → Germany |
| Visa type | Work visa |
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Timeline | 2–6 months |
| Readiness | Under review |
| Documents | 15 |
| Flight type | Usually one stop |
| Estimated travel time | 12–18 hours |
| Travel difficulty | Moderate |