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Sri Lanka → New Zealand
South Asia → Oceania
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Sri Lanka → Japan
South Asia → East Asia
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Sri Lanka → United Kingdom
South Asia → Europe
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Sri Lanka → Australia
South Asia → Oceania
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Sri Lanka → Canada
South Asia → North America
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Sri Lanka → Germany
South Asia → Europe
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Comparison insights
Quick decision signals
Highest readiness
United Kingdom · 75%
Most complete route record in VisaAtlas.
Lowest difficulty signal
Germany · Medium
Based on the route difficulty label.
Most document-heavy
Germany · 15 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 → United Kingdom
Sri Lankan applicants who have been offered an eligible skilled job by an approved UK employer may be able to apply for the UK Skilled Worker visa. This route depends on having a valid Certificate of Sponsorship, an eligible occupation, salary eligibility, English language ability, documents, and enough money to support arrival unless exempt.
Side-by-side matrix
Quick comparison across the most important decision fields.
| Field | Germany | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
| Route | Sri Lanka → Germany | Sri Lanka → United Kingdom |
| Visa type | Work visa | Work visa |
| Difficulty | Medium | High scrutiny |
| Timeline | 2–6 months | Usually around 3 weeks after applying, but preparation can take longer |
| Readiness | 70% | 75% |
| Documents | 15 | 11 |
| Flight type | Usually one stop | Usually one stop |
| Estimated travel time | 12–18 hours | 12–18 hours |
| Travel difficulty | Moderate | Moderate |