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Sri Lanka → New Zealand
South Asia → Oceania
Student visa
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Sri Lanka → Japan
South Asia → East Asia
Work visa
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Sri Lanka → United Kingdom
South Asia → Europe
Work visa
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Sri Lanka → Australia
South Asia → Oceania
Student visa
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Sri Lanka → Canada
South Asia → North America
Student visa
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Sri Lanka → Germany
South Asia → Europe
Work visa
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Comparison insights
Quick decision signals
Highest readiness
Canada · 75%
Most complete route record in VisaAtlas.
Lowest difficulty signal
Germany · Medium
Based on the route difficulty label.
Most document-heavy
Canada · 18 docs
May require more preparation effort.
These are planning signals only. Final visa decisions depend on the applicant profile, current rules, documentation, and official authority requirements.
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.
Sri Lanka → Japan
Sri Lankan applicants who want to work in Japan under the Specified Skilled Worker system usually need to pass the required Japanese language test and industry skills test, secure an employment contract with a Japanese company, and complete the Certificate of Eligibility and visa process. The route is suitable for applicants preparing for work in approved specified industry fields.
Sri Lanka → Canada
Sri Lankan applicants who want to study in Canada usually need a Canadian study permit before travelling. This route is mainly for applicants accepted by a Canadian designated learning institution and able to show required documents, proof of financial support, and a clear study purpose. IRCC provides a Sri Lanka-specific study permit application package with document checklist, visa office instructions, application forms, and supporting forms.
Side-by-side matrix
Quick comparison across the most important decision fields.
| Field | Germany | Japan | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route | Sri Lanka → Germany | Sri Lanka → Japan | Sri Lanka → Canada |
| Visa type | Work visa | Work visa | Student visa |
| Difficulty | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Timeline | 2–6 months | Usually 3–6 months, depending on exams, employer, COE, and visa processing | 3–8 months |
| Readiness | 70% | 72% | 75% |
| Documents | 15 | 12 | 18 |
| Flight type | Usually one stop | Usually one stop | Direct flights available |
| Estimated travel time | 12–18 hours | 9–14 hours | 20–35 hours |
| Travel difficulty | Moderate | Moderate | Long-haul |