The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) says a total of 3,469 Sri Lankan youth have departed for employment opportunities in South Korea during the course of 2025.
The SLBFE said in a statement that a group of 77 qualified individuals, including 2 women, left for jobs in South Korea’s manufacturing sector on November 11.
These employment opportunities are facilitated under the E-9 visa category, based on a bilateral agreement between the SLBFE and the Human Resources Development Service of Korea. The E-9 visa enables Sri Lankans to work in manufacturing, construction, fisheries, and agriculture.
Candidates are selected through a transparent online process, with computer-based examinations. The SLBFE emphasizes that no external influence can affect the selection process.
Accordingly, during this year, 836 individuals have departed for jobs in the fisheries sector, 2,512 individuals for the manufacturing sector, 28 individuals for construction jobs, 32 individuals for the service sector, and 2 individuals for the agriculture sector.
Successful candidates are permitted to stay in South Korea for 4 years and 10 months, and upon completion of their term, they may be eligible to re-enter under stipulated conditions. (Newswire)