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Sri Lanka makes major push to promote wellness tourism at Arab Health

DUBAI: With tourism authorities focusing on the development of the wellness sector after identifying it as a catalyst for tourism…
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Sri Lanka participating for first time at top Arab health and wellness exhibition

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Sri Lanka is firmly back on the map as one of South Asia’s most attractive investment destinations. Real GDP grew by approximately 5% in 2025, and the country targets matching or exceeding that pace in 2026. Foreign direct investment (FDI) exceeded USD 1 billion in 2025, marking a decisive turning point after years of economic turbulence.

Whether you are a diaspora entrepreneur looking to invest back home, a foreign company exploring market entry, or an individual seeking emerging market exposure, Sri Lanka offers a genuinely compelling case right now.

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Jobs & Careers

Sri Lanka’s job market is rebounding strongly in 2026, supported by a growing economy, a World Bank backed digital transformation project targeting 100,000 digital jobs, and expanding sectors in IT, tourism, healthcare, and renewable energy. For Sri Lankans abroad, whether in the UK, Australia, Canada, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Oceania, or the CIS countries, the question of whether to return home or seek new overseas opportunities is increasingly relevant.

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Education

Sri Lanka has one of the strongest education systems in South Asia, with a literacy rate consistently above 92% and a growing range of local universities. The Ministry of Higher Education actively secures international scholarship programmes for Sri Lankan students to study in Australia, the UK, the USA, Canada, India, Germany, Japan, South Korea, and beyond, at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. For families in the diaspora, this section also covers options for children returning to study in Sri Lanka.

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Holiday Travel

Sri Lanka was named one of the 50 Best Places to Travel in 2026 by multiple leading travel publications. In 2025, the island generated just over USD 3.2 billion in tourism revenue, with arrivals continuing to grow year on year. The country targets USD 4 billion in tourism revenue by 2026, with a focus on luxury, wellness, adventure, and cultural experiences. For the Sri Lankan diaspora, a visit home is always special, and for first-time foreign visitors, the island rarely disappoints.

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Relocation

Sri Lanka offers expats and returning diaspora members a genuinely compelling lifestyle: a tropical climate, rich culture, affordable cost of living, and improving infrastructure. Colombo, Kandy, and Galle are the most popular cities for expatriates and returnees. The country has introduced a Digital Nomad Visa, and the long-standing retirement visa programme caters to those aged 55 and over. Whether you are returning from the UK, Australia, Canada, the UAE, Oceania, or the CIS countries, the practical steps are broadly the same.

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Remittances

Remittances are the lifeblood of Sri Lanka’s economy, and the community abroad makes an enormous difference. In the first ten months of 2025 alone, total workers’ remittances reached USD 6.52 billion, putting the full-year 2025 figure on track to surpass the record set in 2024. The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) actively encourages the use of formal, regulated channels, which are also safer, and faster, for remittances.

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Property

Sri Lanka’s real estate market is in selective recovery in 2025–2026, with renewed investor confidence among both local and overseas buyers. For the diaspora, property in Sri Lanka is often both an emotional and financial investment, and the rules for buying differ significantly depending on your citizenship status.

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Healthcare

Sri Lanka has one of the best public healthcare systems in South Asia, with free treatment available at government hospitals for all residents. The private sector, led by internationally accredited hospitals, offers world-class care at a fraction of Western costs.

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Diaspora Services & Consular Information

Staying connected to your roots, keeping your documents in order, and knowing where to turn in an emergency are all part of life as a global Sri Lankan. Your nearest Sri Lankan Embassy or High Commission is your first point of contact for most of the services listed here.

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Banking, Money & Taxes

Managing money in Sri Lanka, whether you are visiting, relocating, investing, or sending funds home, requires a basic understanding of the local banking system, currency rules, and tax obligations.

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Sri Lanka makes major push to promote wellness tourism at Arab Health

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