SLBFE | New/Renew Registration

Instructions for Registration

Instructions on Self Registration ( New/Renewal)

Documents and requirements that need to register with the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment for the first time (New Registration):

Relevant age limits should be
Passport (should be valid for a period of 06 months from the date of registration with the Bureau)
Valid visa or entry permit
Service Agreement
Foreign Experience / Local Experience / Institutional Training / Professional Certification / SLBFE Training
Family Background Report (For Women Under 45 years)
Insurance Certificate (male / female workers going for any job in Jordan should submit the insurance cover provided by Jordan Insurance Company)

First Time Registration

Fees that you should pay to register with the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment for the First Time

The initial registration fee is Rs. 22,027 / = (18,200 + 18% (VAT) +2.5%(SSCL))

The above fees applicable for ;

When registering for the first time
When going abroad to another employer who is not the last registered employer. (Re-entry visa)
When going abroad on a tourist visa, obtaining a work visa and returning to Sri Lanka on a re-entry visa (via a re-entry visa).

Renewal of SLBFE Registration

Documents and requirements to be submitted for renewal of your SLBFE registration

Passport (should be valid for 06 months from the date of registration)
Re-entry visa
Pre-Registration Visa
In cases where the employer cannot verify the re-entry visa, the documents should be submitted stating that he is working under the same employer from the date of obtaining the Bureau registration.

(Please submit Iqama Card or a copy of it when renewing registration for Saudi Arabia)

Registration renewal fee is Rs.4,599 / = (Rs.3,800 +18% (VAT)+2.5(SSCL) )

When going abroad on Re-Entry visa to the last registered employer
Under the last registered employer, when going for employment in another country
Upon receipt of a new visa / employment contract from the last registered employer (after the last registration, the non-employer should not have gone abroad to another employer)

On Line Registration

If you are going abroad for employment, you have the opportunity to apply for SLBFE registration through online and the fees can be paid online. Applying for first time registration and renewal of the registration are facilitated on line.

Documents that you need to upload to apply for registration are mentioned below and you have to submit them when you visit SLBFE head office or branch office for the SLBFE registration. First time registrations and renewal of the registration.

Image of the Passport (should be valid for a period of 06 months from the date of registration with the SLBFE)
Image of the NIC ( Front side and Back side)
Valid visa or entry permit
Service Agreement
Foreign Experience / Local Experience / Institutional Training / Professional Certification / SLBFE Training
Family Background Report (For Women Under 45 years)
Insurance Certificate (male / female workers going for any job in Jordan should submit the insurance cover provided by Jordan Insurance Company)

Visit An Embassy For Registration

Registration can be obtained from Sri Lankan Embassy in that country at the time of renewal of Bureau Registration or at the time of change of employer.

If working under the same employer from the time of obtaining the Bureau registration, it is valid for 2 years from the date of registration. You must renew your registration after 2 years. However, if your previous employment contract expires within 2 years or on any day of the employer change, the 2-year validity of the Bureau registration will also be void. At the time of entering into a new employment contract under the new employer, the Bureau registration should be done by paying the initial registration fee.

Renewal By NOK

When you are abroad, one of the your family members can visit Head office or any branch office of the SLBFE and renew your registration. Required documents to be submitted are a photocopy of the valid visa and photocopy of the passport.