Immigration update: Sri Lanka | Civilian life and office work will resume

Resumption of civilian life and office work begins from 11 May 2020

Who will be affected?

  • All Sri Lankan Nationals and expatriates residing in Sri Lanka

 

Impact

  • Curfew will be effective in the districts of Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara and Puttalam until further notice. Curfew has been re-imposed in these districts from 8.00pm on Wednesday, 6 May until 5.00am on Monday, 11 May.
  • Both public and private sector entities in the districts of Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara and Puttalam should re-commence their work from Monday, 11 May.
  • Buses belonging to Sri Lanka Transport Board and railway carriages can only transport employees of both public and private sectors who are reporting for work.
  • People are allowed to leave their homes only to purchase essential items such as food and medicines.
  • Revival of the economy and the resumption of civilian life will take place while curfew regulations are effective while controlling unnecessary congregation of people as a measure to prevent the spread of the virus is a prime objective of this mechanism.
  • Conditions included in previous announcements regarding the above matter remain unchanged.

 

Santa Fe Analysis

In lieu of the latest measures rolled out, during the time taken to get the swab test results from the authorities, it is advisable to minimize contact with others as a precautionary measure. For employers, it is advised to keep assignment start dates flexible for affected travellers and also to keep business travels to a minimum.

As COVID-19 continues to spread to more countries and infect more people, we recommend practicing hygiene and safety measures first.

Santa Fe Relocation provide full range of Immigration Services.

Should you have any questions, please contact the following:

 

Roshni Ramachandran
India Immigration Manager
Santa Fe Relocation Services
Mumbai, India
Direct: +91 22 450 24527
Email: roshni.ramachandran@santaferelo.com

Paolo Longo
Regional Immigration Director – India, Middle East & Africa
Santa Fe Relocation
Johannesburg, South Africa
D: +27 (0) 10 595 2337
M: +27 (0) 83 677 7949
E: Paolo.longo@santaferelo.com

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