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UK Visas & Immigration Official (@ukvigovuk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

As soon as you have your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) from your chosen university & the required supporting documents, apply for your UK Student visa now! Don't risk missing out on the beginning of your academic journey in the UK.

As soon as you have your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) from your chosen university & the required supporting documents, apply for your UK Student visa now! Don't risk missing out on the beginning of your academic journey in the UK.
UK Visas & Immigration Official (@ukvigovuk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The UK immigration system is going digital, physical documents such as Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs), vignette stickers in passports or ‘wet ink stamps’ will be replaced with online immigration status. If you’ve been issued a UK visa and you intend on staying in the UK 1/4

The UK immigration system is going digital, physical documents such as Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs), vignette stickers in passports or ‘wet ink stamps’ will be replaced with online immigration status. If you’ve been issued a UK visa and you intend on staying in the UK  1/4
UK in Sri Lanka 🇬🇧🇱🇰 (@ukinsrilanka) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Are you ready to see who’s been #ChosenForChevening from 🇱🇰 this year? 🎓 Meet Charu Katuwawala, who plans to study a MSc in Operations, Project and Supply Chain Management at The University of Manchester 🇬🇧 #MyCheveningJourney

Are you ready to see who’s been #ChosenForChevening from 🇱🇰 this year? 🎓

Meet Charu Katuwawala, who plans to study a MSc in Operations, Project and Supply Chain Management at The University of Manchester 🇬🇧

#MyCheveningJourney
UK in Sri Lanka 🇬🇧🇱🇰 (@ukinsrilanka) 's Twitter Profile Photo

📣 Calling all future leaders, influencers, and decision-makers! Applications are now open to study in the UK in 2025-26 on a fully funded #Chevening Scholarship. 🎓 ‼️Apply today: chevening.org/apply #ChooseChevening #MyCheveningJourney

📣 Calling all future leaders, influencers, and decision-makers! 

Applications are now open to study in the UK in 2025-26 on a fully funded #Chevening Scholarship. 🎓

‼️Apply today: chevening.org/apply

#ChooseChevening #MyCheveningJourney
UK in Sri Lanka 🇬🇧🇱🇰 (@ukinsrilanka) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Join our #Chevening info session to learn more about the scholarship programme 🙌 Tuesday 10 September 07:00 PM - 07:45 PM (LK) Microsoft Teams Scan the QR code or visit forms.gle/PXpgPeDTjhpkMA… to register. The teams link will be emailed on 9 September. #ChooseChevening

Join our #Chevening info session to learn more about the scholarship programme 🙌

Tuesday 10 September 
07:00 PM - 07:45 PM (LK)
Microsoft Teams

Scan the QR code or visit forms.gle/PXpgPeDTjhpkMA… to register. The teams link will be emailed on 9 September. 

#ChooseChevening
UK in Sri Lanka 🇬🇧🇱🇰 (@ukinsrilanka) 's Twitter Profile Photo

High Commissioner Andrew Patrick visited the Land Rover sales & service centre last week. With international standards, the facility serves the significant customer base in Sri Lanka. With vehicles a key 🇬🇧 export to 🇱🇰, was useful to discuss ambitious for when these will resume.

High Commissioner <a href="/AndrewPtkFCDO/">Andrew Patrick</a> visited the Land Rover sales &amp; service centre last week. With international standards, the facility serves the significant customer base in Sri Lanka. With vehicles a key 🇬🇧 export to 🇱🇰, was useful to discuss ambitious for when these will resume.
Andrew Patrick (@andrewptkfcdo) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Useful discussion with Nacho Sánchez Amor Chief Observer from the EU Election Observation Mission on our shared objective of supporting a credible, inclusive and peaceful presidential election in Sri Lanka. #DemocracyMatters

Useful discussion with <a href="/NachoSAmor/">Nacho Sánchez Amor</a> Chief Observer from the EU Election Observation Mission on our shared objective of supporting a credible, inclusive and peaceful presidential election in Sri Lanka. #DemocracyMatters
UK Visas & Immigration Official (@ukvigovuk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

If you're planning on visiting the UK and are unsure if you need a visa or an ETA to travel, or if you are unsure what visa you need to apply for you can visit gov.uk/check-uk-visa.

UK in Sri Lanka 🇬🇧🇱🇰 (@ukinsrilanka) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This International Day of the Disappeared, we stand with families across Sri Lanka still seeking answers about their missing loved ones. We reaffirm our support for their right to remember and commemorate peacefully and urge that their right to truth and justice is met.

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JOB OPPORTUNITY! The British High Commission, Colombo has an opening for an Estates Officer, Grade – AA. Apply before 08 September! Estates Officer, Grade - AA, Colombo - FCO Local Posts (tal.net)

JOB OPPORTUNITY!

The British High Commission, Colombo has an opening for an Estates Officer, Grade – AA.

Apply before 08 September!

Estates Officer, Grade - AA, Colombo - FCO Local Posts (tal.net)
UK in Sri Lanka 🇬🇧🇱🇰 (@ukinsrilanka) 's Twitter Profile Photo

High commissioner Andrew Patrick visited the Sri Lanka Ports Authority to see the state-of-the-art facilities at #ColomboPort and hear from the team about upcoming projects that has made it one of South Asia’s highest performing ports.

High commissioner <a href="/AndrewPtkFCDO/">Andrew Patrick</a> visited the <a href="/slpauthority/">Sri Lanka Ports Authority</a> to see the state-of-the-art facilities at #ColomboPort and hear from the team about upcoming projects that has made it one of South Asia’s highest performing ports.
UK in Sri Lanka 🇬🇧🇱🇰 (@ukinsrilanka) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Huge congratulations to 🇱🇰 athlete Samitha Dulan Kodithuwakku for winning the Silver medal in the Men’s F64 Javelin Finals at the Paris Paralympics Games 🇫🇷, and setting a new world record in his classification 🎉

Huge congratulations to 🇱🇰 athlete Samitha Dulan Kodithuwakku for winning the Silver medal in the Men’s F64 Javelin Finals at the Paris Paralympics Games 🇫🇷, and setting a new world record in his classification 🎉
UK in Sri Lanka 🇬🇧🇱🇰 (@ukinsrilanka) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Thinking about applying for a #Chevening Scholarship? If you’re #ChosenForChevening, you’ll become part of a global community like no other. How could connecting with future leaders from around the 🌎 help you achieve your career goals? Apply today 👇 chevening.org/apply

Thinking about applying for a #Chevening Scholarship?

If you’re #ChosenForChevening, you’ll become part of a global community like no other. How could connecting with future leaders from around the 🌎 help you achieve your career goals?

Apply today 👇 
chevening.org/apply
UK in Sri Lanka 🇬🇧🇱🇰 (@ukinsrilanka) 's Twitter Profile Photo

JOB OPPORTUNITY! 📢📢 The British High Commission, Colombo has an opening for a Chef & Residence Manager, Grade – AO. Apply before 22 September! tinyurl.com/569nb8jh

JOB OPPORTUNITY! 📢📢

The British High Commission, Colombo has an opening for a Chef &amp; Residence Manager, Grade – AO.

Apply before 22 September!

tinyurl.com/569nb8jh
UK in Sri Lanka 🇬🇧🇱🇰 (@ukinsrilanka) 's Twitter Profile Photo

High Commissioner Andrew Patrick met with 9 out of 10 outgoing #Chevening scholars of this year 🇬🇧🇱🇰 Wishing them the best of luck as they embark on this exciting journey 🎓 Applications for the 2025-26 cohort are now open 👇 chevening.org/scholarships

High Commissioner <a href="/AndrewPtkFCDO/">Andrew Patrick</a> met with 9 out of 10 outgoing #Chevening scholars of this year 🇬🇧🇱🇰
 
Wishing them the best of luck as they embark on this exciting journey 🎓
 
Applications for the 2025-26 cohort are now open 👇
chevening.org/scholarships
The Prince and Princess of Wales (@kensingtonroyal) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A message from Catherine, The Princess of Wales As the summer comes to an end, I cannot tell you what a relief it is to have finally completed my chemotherapy treatment. The last nine months have been incredibly tough for us as a family. Life as you know it can change in an

UK Mission Geneva 🇬🇧 (@ukmissiongeneva) 's Twitter Profile Photo

15 years since the end of the armed conflict in Sri Lanka, there has been little to no accountability for conflict-era violations and abuses. A comprehensive transitional justice process is more pressing than ever. 🇬🇧 Statement at #HRC57⬇️ gov.uk/government/new…

15 years since the end of the armed conflict in Sri Lanka, there has been little to no accountability for conflict-era violations and abuses. 

A comprehensive transitional justice process is more pressing than ever.

🇬🇧 Statement at #HRC57⬇️

gov.uk/government/new…
UK in Sri Lanka 🇬🇧🇱🇰 (@ukinsrilanka) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Last week, Deputy High Commissioner Lisa Whanstall had an insightful meeting with Mrs Fawaza Thaha, the President of Young Women’s Muslim Association, discussing community engagement.

Last week, Deputy High Commissioner <a href="/LisaFCDO/">Lisa Whanstall</a> had an insightful meeting with Mrs Fawaza Thaha, the President of Young Women’s Muslim Association, discussing community engagement.