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Canada from Sri Lanka.
Canada has one of the world’s largest Sri Lankan diasporas, especially the Tamil community in Toronto. Family sponsorship, study and Express Entry are the common routes.
CAD → LKR
How most Sri Lankan newcomers immigrate.
Family sponsorship
Citizens and permanent residents sponsor close family.
Learn moreStudy to permanent residence
Study, get Canadian work experience, then apply for PR.
Learn moreExpress Entry
Canada’s main system for skilled workers, ranked by points.
Learn moreFirst-month priorities for Sri Lankan newcomers.
On top of the usual first-30-days steps.
Translate documents first
Birth, marriage and education documents in Sinhala or Tamil need certified English or French translations.
Sponsorship paperwork
If you plan to sponsor family later, keep records of income and relationship documents from day one.
Find community services
Tamil- and Sinhala-speaking settlement workers are available in Toronto and other large cities.
Send money home without the markup
Compare what arrives in rupees, including bank deposit and cash options.
Sending money to Sri Lanka.
Compare what arrives in Sri Lankan rupees, not just the fee: the exchange-rate markup is often the bigger cost. Check payout options your family can use easily, and how fast the money lands.
RemitBee sends from Canada to Sri Lanka. Check its live rate alongside your bank.
See RemitBee’s ratesRemitBee supports SettleCanada; we may earn a fee.
Where Sri Lankan communities are strongest.
Finding your Sri Lankan community.
Canada recognizes January as Tamil Heritage Month, and Sinhala and Tamil New Year in April and Vesak are widely celebrated. Scarborough has one of the largest Tamil communities outside South Asia.
Settlement agencies can connect you with community organizations and services in your language. Ask when you visit, or call 2-1-1 in most provinces.
Guides for Sri Lankan newcomers
Moving from Sri Lanka?
One practical email a week, including tips for your corridor.
