Official candidate checklists and statutory verification resources

Objective Guidance & Compliance Resources

To assist both applicants and international employers in navigating the procedural requirements of Sri Lankan foreign employment, SkyRoute Global provides five structured static resources. These guides are formatted for easy printing and offline reference.

Resource 01 • Verification Protocol

How to Verify a Foreign Employment Agency in Sri Lanka

Under Sri Lankan law, only agencies possessing a valid, non-expired Labour License issued by the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) are legally permitted to advertise vacancies, recruit workers, or handle travel documentation for overseas jobs.

  1. Visit the official SLBFE website: Access www.slbfe.lk.
  2. Navigate to Licensed Agencies: Select the official "Find a Licensed Agency" registry.
  3. Search by Name or License Number: Enter "SkyRoute Global" or verify via registered agency listing.
  4. Verify Registered Address: Confirm that the official registered business premises match our office address: 250/1 High Level Road, Colombo 05.
  5. Verify Approved Job Order: Always request the agency's official SLBFE Job Order Approval Number before signing an agreement.
Resource 02 • Printable Checklist

Candidate Pre-Interview Document Checklist

Before attending your technical screening or employer interview in Colombo, ensure you have organized the following documentation dossier:

  • [ ] Valid National Passport: Original and 4 clear photocopies (minimum 2 years validity).
  • [ ] National Identity Card (NIC): Original and 2 photocopies.
  • [ ] Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV): 3 printed copies in English.
  • [ ] Passport-Size Photographs: 8 recent color photographs (white background).
  • [ ] Vocational Certificates: Original NVQ, NAITA, or technical diplomas with copies.
  • [ ] Employer Service Letters: Official past service records validating required experience.
  • [ ] Police Clearance Certificate: Issued within the past 6 months.
Resource 03 • Final Deployment Steps

Pre-Departure Statutory Verification Checklist

Before proceeding to the international airport in Colombo, confirm that each statutory clearance requirement has been finalized:

  • [ ] Valid Stamped Work Visa: Verified on host country official immigration system.
  • [ ] Signed SLBFE Bilateral Employment Contract: Original signed copy kept in candidate custody.
  • [ ] Medical Fitness Certificate: Unconditional fitness clearance from an authorized clinic (GAMCA / approved center).
  • [ ] Mandatory Pre-Departure Training: Completed SLBFE training course with attendance certificate.
  • [ ] SLBFE Registration Endorsement: Official security sticker/stamp affixed to passport page.
  • [ ] Confirmed Flight Itinerary: Verified electronic flight ticket with employer airport pickup contact.
Resource 04 • Corporate Client Dossier

Employer Manpower Requisition Checklist

International corporations must prepare the following certified documents for diplomatic attestation prior to campaign launch:

  • [ ] Commercial License / Company Registration: Certified copy in English.
  • [ ] Demand Letter (Job Order): Specifying occupations, numbers, wages, and working hours.
  • [ ] Special Power of Attorney: Authorizing SkyRoute Global (Pvt) Ltd to mobilize talent.
  • [ ] Master Employment Agreement: Incorporating mandatory repatriation and insurance clauses.
  • [ ] Sri Lankan Diplomatic Mission Attestation: Seal from Sri Lankan Embassy / High Commission in host state.
Resource 05 • Regulatory Definitions

Glossary of International Recruitment Terminology

Demand Letter (Job Order)
The formal, legally binding document issued by an overseas employer stating the specific job categories, headcounts, salaries, allowances, and contractual terms offered to prospective Sri Lankan personnel.
Power of Attorney
A legal instrument executed by the employer granting SkyRoute Global authorized agency representation to conduct recruitment, candidate screening, medical coordination, and visa processing on their behalf.
Trade Test
A structured practical examination administered at an accredited technical facility where candidates demonstrate hands-on competence in their specific trade (e.g. welding, electrical, carpentry, heavy vehicle operation).
SLBFE Registration
The official statutory clearance granted by the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment, which verifies contract legality, issues mandatory worker insurance, and registers the deployment record prior to airport departure.
GAMCA / Medical Fitness
Gulf Agencies Medical Centers Association screening required for Gulf destination work permits, assessing physical fitness, vision, and absence of communicable medical conditions.

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