South Asia
Immigration to Canada & Australia from Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan applicants often qualify through IT, engineering, and accounting streams, supported by widely recognised English proficiency. Below are the main permanent-residency and study pathways for Sri Lankan applicants — and how ImmiPace helps you choose and prepare the right one.
Canada
AustraliaCanada from Sri Lanka
Express Entry & PNP
Enter the Express Entry pool (FSW/CEC) and pursue a Provincial Nominee Program for a 600-point boost. You'll need an ECA for your education and a qualifying language test. We optimise your CRS and prepare a document-ready profile. See our CRS guide and Express Entry vs PNP.
Australia from Sri Lanka
Skilled migration (189/190/491)
Get a positive skills assessment for your occupation, then lodge a points-tested EOI. State nomination (190) or regional (491) can lift your points. See 189 vs 190 vs 491 and skills assessment.
In-demand occupations for Sri Lankan applicants
Common occupations among applicants from Sri Lanka include IT professionals, engineers, accountants, nurses. Check your exact occupation, ANZSCO/NOC code, and assessing authority in our skilled-occupations directory.
Police certificate
What Canada asks for from Sri Lanka
- Document
- Police Clearance Certificate
- Issued by
- Sri Lanka Police (Police Headquarters, Colombo), through its online application
- If you live elsewhere
- Apply online through the Sri Lanka Police website
Non-citizens who had no legal status in Sri Lanka cannot get one; IRCC asks for a note explaining this instead.
Source: IRCC police certificate instructions for Sri Lanka (page dated 10 March 2026), checked 20 October 2026. Australia asks for police certificates from the same authorities.
Engineering degrees
Washington Accord status
The Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL) has been a full Washington Accord signatory since 2014. Engineering degrees it accredited for your graduation year can usually be assessed by Engineers Australia without a CDR; earlier or non-accredited degrees still need one.
CDR writing and review for Engineers Australia
Source: International Engineering Alliance, Washington Accord signatories, checked 20 October 2026.
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Immigration from Sri Lanka — FAQs
How can I immigrate to Canada from Sri Lanka?
Most skilled applicants from Sri Lanka use Canada's Express Entry system (Federal Skilled Worker or Canadian Experience Class) and may target a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) for extra points. You'll need an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) and a qualifying English (or French) test. ImmiPace assesses your CRS and builds a document-ready profile.
Can Sri Lankan applicants get Australian PR?
Yes. Sri Lanka applicants pursue Australian skilled migration through subclass 189 (Independent), 190 (State Nominated), and 491 (Regional). You'll need a positive skills assessment for your occupation and a points-tested profile. Superior English and state nomination can significantly boost your points.
What are the most in-demand occupations for applicants from Sri Lanka?
Common occupations among applicants from Sri Lanka include IT professionals, engineers, accountants, nurses. Explore our skilled-occupations directory to check your ANZSCO/NOC classification, assessing authority, and pathway.
Which police certificate does Canada need from Sri Lanka?
IRCC asks for the Police Clearance Certificate. It is issued by Sri Lanka Police (Police Headquarters, Colombo), through its online application. If you live elsewhere: apply online through the Sri Lanka Police website. Non-citizens who had no legal status in Sri Lanka cannot get one; IRCC asks for a note explaining this instead.
Do engineers from Sri Lanka need a CDR for Australia?
The Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL) has been a full Washington Accord signatory since 2014. Engineering degrees it accredited for your graduation year can usually be assessed by Engineers Australia without a CDR; earlier or non-accredited degrees still need one.
Does ImmiPace work with clients in Sri Lanka?
Yes — ImmiPace works with clients worldwide through online consultation and secure follow-up. We assess your profile, prepare your documents and skills assessment, and guide you from first assessment to filing.