ChristopherHH
English expat in Sri Lanka
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About me
English
Lives in Negombo
Registration: 12 March 2014
Dream Home Visa Requirements by steeljupiter05
I have been looking at the dream home visa requirements. I am preparing to send an application so that I can receive further details of how we are supposed to comply with the requirements (if accepted). Do any forum members currently reside in Sri ...
I suggest that you talk to Shaameel Mohideen at Spillberg Holdings聽 Spillberg have handled my residence visa requirements for 10 years聽 ***聽 landlineWhatsapp聽 ***My聽 Whatsapp聽 if you need to talk*** Read More
Doubts about moving to Sri Lanka by Sdaighero
Hi Everyone, I am starting this topic hoping that somebody with local knowledge and experience can very kindly advise on some important questions we have before making a decision on whether or not it would be possible for us to relocate to Sri ...
I successfully did what you are seeking to do. You will need expert local advice. My business advisors and visa facilitators are spillburg.com. They have been my advisors for 6 years and I have found them to be honest, competent and well ... Read More
Starting a Boutique Villa with a restaurant
What a sweet guy you are Superman Read More
Guesthouse trial by Off the grid
Hi, I travelled to Sri Lanka for 3 times now and I really love the country and its people. I would like to know if there is a possibility to stay in Sri Lanka for 6 months or a year and rent a house. My intention is to start a guesthouse while ...
Thank you Superman How do I access private messages Read More
Guesthouse trial by Off the grid
Hi, I travelled to Sri Lanka for 3 times now and I really love the country and its people. I would like to know if there is a possibility to stay in Sri Lanka for 6 months or a year and rent a house. My intention is to start a guesthouse while ...
As we have seen my reply to you was censored. I don鈥檛 know how we are supposed to pass on any useful information. This site is really completely useless. I really don鈥檛 understand what it exists for, or how it exists. Read More
Guesthouse trial by Off the grid
Hi, I travelled to Sri Lanka for 3 times now and I really love the country and its people. I would like to know if there is a possibility to stay in Sri Lanka for 6 months or a year and rent a house. My intention is to start a guesthouse while ...
Hello I first came to Sri Lanka in 1999 and loved the country and its people. I did, and am still doing, what you are seeking to do. I have a little homestay on the famous homestay app ( we鈥檙e not allowed to advertise on this site ) I would ... Read More
Beach boy hunter of beach tourist
Try the bookshop Barefoot in Colombo. You can Google BAREFOOT Read More
The best services to use when moving to Sri Lanka
I recommend *** for investment and visa services Read More
Living in Sri Lanka. Long Term by a40bill
Hi, new to this forum. We are a married british couple currently "living in Goa" but the visa situation is getting really akward now. So we are looking at trying to live in Sri Lanka. When we were last in Colombo in early February this year. the ...
Hello Would you kindly send me your contact details. Thank you. My phone number is ** Read More
Purchasing land with a cash cheque by Laurie Lee
Hi all, My wife and I ( Londoners) are about to complete on a land purchase in south Sri Lanka. We are buying from a Local ( villager ) and our agent has just informed us The seller wants the money in cash...having a little google and it seems ...
It's not unusual to pay cash in Sri Lanka. It is counted and witnesses in front of both parties and a receipt is signed by the vendor and witnessed by the lawyers. Buying property by foreigners is not simple or straightforward in Sri Lanka. I ... Read More
Can we convert Tourist Visa to Residence Visa? by arsalbaig
Hello, My name is arsal Baig and me and my wife are planning to move to srilanks but we are traveling on a tourist visa.... is there any possibility that we can convert this visa into residence visa? i mean if we find a job or something... so is ...
I have already told you that you will not be able to change tourist visas into residence visas. Look at the Sri Lankan government website. It is quite clear. If your skills are such that you can find a well paid job with a large employer your ... Read More
what are the pros and cons in Sri Lanka ? by Chillington
Hello, My name is Steve, my wife and I have recently returned from Sri Lanka. This was our second visit to Sri Lanka and will probably come back for a 3rd time in the next couple of years. We are seriously thinking about retiring out there and will ...
Hey SamSriLanka That really told them. Good for you. I also live in Negombo and I love it here. I was lucky enough to be able to buy a little house here in 1999 and I've been very happy here. It's a great place to live. Read More
Looking for some expats to chat by toggy2408
Hi, my name is Tom and my wife is Anne. 4 years ago we bought a house in Negombo and made a decision to retire to Sri Lanka. 1 year later Anne was diagnosed with Alzheimers and has steadily declined so really I just need to get to know some expats ...
Thanks. I'll call before I come Read More
Looking for some expats to chat by toggy2408
Hi, my name is Tom and my wife is Anne. 4 years ago we bought a house in Negombo and made a decision to retire to Sri Lanka. 1 year later Anne was diagnosed with Alzheimers and has steadily declined so really I just need to get to know some expats ...
Thanks. I just Googled Pitipana and I can see that you are on the lagoon. What's your telephone number. I'll call before I come. I can imagine that there must be times when a visitor would not be convenient. Read More
Looking for some expats to chat by toggy2408
Hi, my name is Tom and my wife is Anne. 4 years ago we bought a house in Negombo and made a decision to retire to Sri Lanka. 1 year later Anne was diagnosed with Alzheimers and has steadily declined so really I just need to get to know some expats ...
I'd love to visit. Where is Pitipana? I haven't heard of it. Is it near Negombo? Read More
Looking for some expats to chat by toggy2408
Hi, my name is Tom and my wife is Anne. 4 years ago we bought a house in Negombo and made a decision to retire to Sri Lanka. 1 year later Anne was diagnosed with Alzheimers and has steadily declined so really I just need to get to know some expats ...
Dear TomLike you and Anne I also retired to Negombo. I actually live in a little village just outside Negombo, called Dalupotha, which is the other side of the Colombo Road from Etukale. I came here first in 2000, invited by a Sri Lakan friend whom ... Read More
New members of the Sri Lanka forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Sri Lanka forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hello Ron Where are you living? I am also retired. I live in Negombo and I work part time as an assistant teacher in a private English Language school. Did you ever think of assisting in a school. We are always looking for more help. Warm ... Read More
New members of the Sri Lanka forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Sri Lanka forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
If the embassy told you that you need to apply for a tourist visa, then that is what you have to do. They have the up to date information. Why are you questioning it? You were obviously misinformed about Philipinas not needing a visa. Just go with ... Read More
Advice on where to live by mlynne
Hi there, My husband and I plan to move to Sri Lanka from the USA. My husband was born there and left when he was very young. We want to get back to basics, the simple life, as they say. We do not want to have a car. From the info that we have ...
Hi Very nice to hear from you. Negombo was not really affected by the floods. A few flooded roads but the water soon drained away. Everything is OK now. When are you coming? Regards Christopher Read More
Buying a property throught local partner by Errzo
Hello to all, I would like to buy a property in Sri Lanka. I have a person ,local man. I already read a lot about how it works when I want to buy it throught local partner. I checked this forum, topics which were posted before, there were some old ...
Just find a good honest lawyer dear. He will advise you on the latest laws and taxes and requirements. Don't do anything without consulting a good honest lawyer. So the first priority is to find your good honest lawyer. Read More
Buying a property throught local partner by Errzo
Hello to all, I would like to buy a property in Sri Lanka. I have a person ,local man. I already read a lot about how it works when I want to buy it throught local partner. I checked this forum, topics which were posted before, there were some old ...
1. You must find a good and honest lawyer. That is not as simple as it sounds. Not all lawyers are good or honest. Ask several local people for recommendations. Don't rely on the recommendation of your local partner who may have a ... Read More
Nuwaraeliya
Hi That's a very interesting link That News 1st looks like a very professional outfit with very good English. Not the Singlish which you see in many of the print newspapers Read More
Advice on where to live by mlynne
Hi there, My husband and I plan to move to Sri Lanka from the USA. My husband was born there and left when he was very young. We want to get back to basics, the simple life, as they say. We do not want to have a car. From the info that we have ...
Hi I would be delighted to meet for a drink, or even rice and curry ! Where are you planning to live ? Regards Christopher Read More
Advice on where to live by mlynne
Hi there, My husband and I plan to move to Sri Lanka from the USA. My husband was born there and left when he was very young. We want to get back to basics, the simple life, as they say. We do not want to have a car. From the info that we have ...
Dear LynneI would be very pleased to meet up with you and show you round the area. You can call me on *** or ***My email is ***Kind regardsChristopher Read More
Advice on where to live by mlynne
Hi there, My husband and I plan to move to Sri Lanka from the USA. My husband was born there and left when he was very young. We want to get back to basics, the simple life, as they say. We do not want to have a car. From the info that we have ...
Dear Lynne How's it going with your projected move to Sri Lanka? Are you going to visit Sri Lanka before you make the move? Regards Christopher Read More
New members of the Sri Lanka forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Sri Lanka forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
(Moderated: off topic + please post your offer in the jobs section) Read More
An International School in Kandy by everypublic
Dear all, I am planing to start an international school in Kandy. If anyone interested to join please contact me. Best regards Thusitha Gajanayake tn.gajanayake@gmail.com
Yes I am still interested. I think that Kandy would be a good place to open a school. I have been talking to a Kandy resident who tells me that there is no international school in Kandy and that there is a deman for a good international school Read More
New members of the Sri Lanka forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Sri Lanka forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hello It's great to hear how happy you are on your Dream Home Visa. I would like to apply. Can you tell me how you did it? Did you use a facilitator or a broker? Or did you deal with immigration direct? If you dealt with immigration direct ... Read More
RAF Gan "Britain's Secret Base" by Aims DC
History Royal Air Force Station Gan commonly known as RAF Gan, is a former Royal Air Force station on Gan Island, the southern-most island of Addu Atoll which is part of the larger groups of islands which form the Maldives, in the middle of the ...
That is very interesting. Why did you post it on the 海角社区 forum? Read More
Advice on where to live by mlynne
Hi there, My husband and I plan to move to Sri Lanka from the USA. My husband was born there and left when he was very young. We want to get back to basics, the simple life, as they say. We do not want to have a car. From the info that we have ...
Dear Lynne There are websites for rental property, but they cater for the more expensive properties on the beachside. You can find them on Google. Just enter properties for rent in Negombo. For the cheaper properties in the little surrounding ... Read More
Advice on where to live by mlynne
Hi there, My husband and I plan to move to Sri Lanka from the USA. My husband was born there and left when he was very young. We want to get back to basics, the simple life, as they say. We do not want to have a car. From the info that we have ...
Dear Lynne I would suggest that you should consider Negombo. I came on holiday here 15 years ago and loved it so much that I bought a little village house as a holiday home. I came to live here two years ago. I work in my retirement in a local ... Read More
Retirement in Sri Lanka by Ex-Pat by Malabar
[color=#ce3050][i][b]I love Sri Lanka......I love Kandy. It took my nearly all of my life to get here and I wish I had made the move much earlier.The people are so friendly and helpful and so far I have been in Sri Lanka three years and loving it. ...
It's interesting that you should say that there's a retirement village being launched in Negombo. I live in Negombo, but I have not seen it, or heard about it. Perhaps you would be so kind as to post the details. Read More
An International School in Kandy by everypublic
Dear all, I am planing to start an international school in Kandy. If anyone interested to join please contact me. Best regards Thusitha Gajanayake tn.gajanayake@gmail.com
Were you working at Insel Hospital, University of Bern? What brought you back to Sri Lanka in mid career? You look rather young to be a returnee. It's interesting that you should think of starting an international school following your experience. ... Read More
An International School in Kandy by everypublic
Dear all, I am planing to start an international school in Kandy. If anyone interested to join please contact me. Best regards Thusitha Gajanayake tn.gajanayake@gmail.com
I would like to hear more about your project for an international school in Kandy. I am working in an English language school in Negombo. Regards Christopher Read More
New members of the Sri Lanka forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Sri Lanka forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
You can email me at *** if you like Read More
New members of the Sri Lanka forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Sri Lanka forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
I don't know if there is an approval step. Don't cut and paste messages. The organisers are very uptight about cutting and pasting messages. They assume that cut and past messages are spam and they block your pms. Read More
New members of the Sri Lanka forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Sri Lanka forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
That's strange. I don't know why it shouldn't allow you to reply to a private message Read More
New members of the Sri Lanka forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Sri Lanka forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi Sharif Welcome What are you doing in Sri Lanka ? Read More
New members of the Sri Lanka forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Sri Lanka forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi Diedre I'm afraid that I don't live in Colombo. I live In Negombo. Regards Christopher Read More
The other side of the Sri lankan postcard by Julien
Hi, As a tourist in a foreign country, very often, we are enchanted with what we discover. Living abroad is different. It's a rich experience but there are also some difficulties to face. When people ask me for advice on living abroad, I ...
Sweetlanka what has been you experience in dealing with fraud and cheating of foreigners? Read More
The other side of the Sri lankan postcard by Julien
Hi, As a tourist in a foreign country, very often, we are enchanted with what we discover. Living abroad is different. It's a rich experience but there are also some difficulties to face. When people ask me for advice on living abroad, I ...
Tell us more about the difficult situation for expats not to be cheated Read More
Hello All. by ashishwade
Hi , I am Ashish Wade from India. Planing to move to Srilanka in Month time. This Forum is really nice one and helps lot to expats.
Hello Ashish Welcome to Sri Lanka. Where will you be living? How long will you be staying? Regards Christopher Read More
Looking for a Couple - Driver and Housemaid by SeraFran
Hi we are a Swiss family looking for a Couple to live in. Good salary - Food and accomodation is provided - Colombo region. any inputs ?? Ivonne and Francois
Laipath, that was very good advice you gave. I hope that they heed it. I I will email you because I like your advice. I would like to have you as a correspondent, if I may. What are you doing in Milan? Regards Christopher Read More
Setting up an outsourcing company - Colombo by ratcliffej
Hi All, Hope everyone is well. I'm considering relocating to Sri Lanka (Colombo) and setting up an outsourcing solution - currently based in Australia. The company would work within Finance / Legal, I have a few questions in terms of average ...
Dear Milton Thank you for your response. I would like to have the advice and assistance of an experienced, honest immigration adviser to assist with a visa renewal. I have an immigration adviser. I would like to get a second opinion. ... Read More
Setting up an outsourcing company - Colombo by ratcliffej
Hi All, Hope everyone is well. I'm considering relocating to Sri Lanka (Colombo) and setting up an outsourcing solution - currently based in Australia. The company would work within Finance / Legal, I have a few questions in terms of average ...
Hello You mention consulting an immigration lawyer. Could you kindly give me the name of an immigration lawyer. Thank you Regards Christopher Read More
Making Sri Lanka my home.... by CC1
Hi Everyone Good to be here! I am new to the forum so hello to all and thank you in advance to everyone who will help me in my mission to make Sri Lanka my new home! I am in the initial planning stages of a new holistic health business in ...
Thanks Mal That's a very useful source of information. I went to the site and clicked on 'Obtaining Visas' I got a full list of those people who would be eligible to apply for a visa. But there was no answer to the questions 1. Are English ... Read More
Making Sri Lanka my home.... by CC1
Hi Everyone Good to be here! I am new to the forum so hello to all and thank you in advance to everyone who will help me in my mission to make Sri Lanka my new home! I am in the initial planning stages of a new holistic health business in ...
Dear Zee and Adheel Between you both you are a veritable mine of very useful information. Thank you both. I have had a house in Negombo, in my own name, for fifteen years. I visited every year twice a year for holidays. You may gather that I love ... Read More
Need help! Visa for 1 year by asag
Hi Everyone! We like Sri Lanka, we would like to come for one year, and maybe more. We need help in visas - a service. (no investment, no Dream Home ..) I searched in Google, but unfortunately did not find. Please help asagmob in gmail.com
Hello Duleeka I would like to know about the services of your consultancy. Regards Christopher Read More
Too much free time... by gigi1830
I've been living in Negombo for the past couple of years now, and feel ready to start some activity here. Would love to meet people, expatriates or locals, do some fun stuff together such as a monthly trip to Colombo for example, chit-chats over ...
I say that she is still active because she and I are in correspondence by PM Read More
Too much free time... by gigi1830
I've been living in Negombo for the past couple of years now, and feel ready to start some activity here. Would love to meet people, expatriates or locals, do some fun stuff together such as a monthly trip to Colombo for example, chit-chats over ...
Thank you Farhaz. It's sweet of you to let me know that it's an old thread. Actually Gigi answered a PM and we are now in correspondence. Are you involved with EB? What is your function? Regards Christopher Read More
Too much free time... by gigi1830
I've been living in Negombo for the past couple of years now, and feel ready to start some activity here. Would love to meet people, expatriates or locals, do some fun stuff together such as a monthly trip to Colombo for example, chit-chats over ...
Hi I also live in Negombo. I also had too much free time, so I got a job as a teaching assistant in a local English language school. What do you do? Or are you a lady of leisure? Do you know the Dolce Vita? Maybe we could meet for a coffee if ... Read More
Too much free time... by gigi1830
I've been living in Negombo for the past couple of years now, and feel ready to start some activity here. Would love to meet people, expatriates or locals, do some fun stuff together such as a monthly trip to Colombo for example, chit-chats over ...
Hi Gigi Sorry that I didn't immediately respond to your message. I also had too much free time, which was why I work now as a teaching assistant in a local school English Language school. It keeps me busy and I enjoy it. Have you thought of ... Read More
A Gringo's Survival Guide to Brazil by James
[img align=L]http://9imb150dy03dci7w3gxvi91b.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/survival-guide.jpg[/img]A Gringo鈥檚 Survival Guide to Brazil (or everything you ever wanted to know about life in Brazil and couldn鈥檛 find ...
Aha. The secret ingredients are your partner and your beautiful son. I thought there must be something magic like that. I remember well the feeling. My sons are grown up now, one with a son of his own. My PMs have been unblocked. If you had ... Read More
A Gringo's Survival Guide to Brazil by James
[img align=L]http://9imb150dy03dci7w3gxvi91b.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/survival-guide.jpg[/img]A Gringo鈥檚 Survival Guide to Brazil (or everything you ever wanted to know about life in Brazil and couldn鈥檛 find ...
Dear James I Took up your invitation to look at your Brazil forum. It's very impressive indeed. You must be spending many hours writing all the contributions. Your Gringo's Survival Guide is extremely comprehensive. You are providing a wonderful ... Read More
New members of the Sri Lanka forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Sri Lanka forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Which uni? What's your job? Read More
New members of the Sri Lanka forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Sri Lanka forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi I'm Christopher. I have had a house in Negombo for 15 years, which I used to visit every year for holidays. Last year I retired from my curtain making and interior design business in Fulham, SW London and came to live full time in Sri Lanka. ... Read More