Overseas Professionals

Temporary registration applications must be submitted through the private sector hospital or state hospital where the applicant will be employed.

The hospital must:

• Be registered with the Private Sector Health Regulatory Authority (PSHRA)
• Identify the specific post and specialty for which the applicant is being recruited
• Confirm that the services of the applicant are required

Temporary registration will be restricted to that hospital and the specified specialty and for a period less than 1 year.

Before applying for temporary registration, the hospital must advertise the position to determine whether a Sri Lankan citizen is available for the post.

Evidence must be submitted to show that:

• The position was advertised on at least 3 occasions
• No suitably qualified Sri Lankan applicant was available for the position

This information must be included in the application submitted to the SLMC.

The form includes:

Part A — Applicant Details

Completed by the applicant. Information required includes:

• Personal details and contact information
• Medical or dental qualifications
• Registration with a foreign medical council
• Specialist qualifications (if applicable)
• Professional experience
• Details of the post applied for in Sri Lanka
• Duration of temporary registration requested

Part B — Hospital Details

Completed by the Director of the private sector hospital. The hospital must confirm:

• Details of the hospital and post offered
• That the post was advertised
• That no suitable Sri Lankan applicant was available
• That the information provided is accurate

Part C — Recommendation

Completed by either the Secretary to the Ministry of Health, or the Director General of Health Services.

This recommendation confirms that the employment of the applicant is required.

Applicant Documents

• Certificate of primary medical or dental degree
• Certificates of postgraduate qualifications (if applicable)
• Certificate of registration from the Medical Council of the country of practice
• Certificate of Good Standing issued within the previous six months
• Evidence of recognition as a specialist (if applicable)
• Certificates of work experience
• Contact details for verification of qualifications
• Two referee letters with contact details
• Curriculum vitae
• Copy of passport (relevant pages)
• One passport-size photograph
• Clinical work audit for the previous five years

Documents from the Hospital

• Copy of PSHRA registration certificate
• Copies of advertisements for the post
• List of applicants who responded to the advertisement
• Explanation of the selection of the applicant
• Receipt for payment of the registration fee

A temporary registration fee of USD 540 (subject to change) is payable to the Sri Lanka Medical Council.

This amount includes:

• Registration fee
• Processing fee

If the application is not approved, the registration fee will be refunded after deducting the processing fee.

Once the application is received, it is reviewed by the Section 67A Committee of the Sri Lanka Medical Council.

This committee includes:

• President of the SLMC
• Registrar of the SLMC
• Five members of the SLMC
• Director of the Postgraduate Institute of Medicine or nominee

The committee evaluates the qualifications, experience, and professional standing of the applicant before making a recommendation to the Council.

If the application is approved, the Sri Lanka Medical Council will grant Temporary Registration for a period not exceeding twelve months.

The registration:

• Is restricted to the specified hospital, specialty, and specific period
• Does not permit practice elsewhere
• Must comply with all professional and regulatory requirements in Sri Lanka

Applicants will be informed of the decision within approximately eight weeks of receiving the recommendation from the relevant authority.

Applications must be supported by a recognised Sri Lankan institution. The sponsor may be:

• A Medical or Dental Faculty
• The Postgraduate Institute of Medicine (PGIM)
• A recognised professional body
• The Ministry of Health
• The Director General of Health Services
• Private registered hospital

The sponsoring institution must confirm the nature of the activities to be carried out by the applicant.

The Temporary Registration Application Form (Category B) must be completed. The form includes three sections:

Part A — Applicant Details

To be completed by the applicant. Information required includes:

• Personal and contact details
• Nationality and passport information
• Medical or dental qualifications
• Professional registration in the country of practice
• Current employment details
• Proposed activities in Sri Lanka
• Institution where the applicant will work
• Details of the Sri Lankan specialist who will supervise clinical work
• Period for which temporary registration is requested

Part B — Sponsoring Institution

This section must be completed by the Dean of a Medical or Dental Faculty, the Director of the PGIM, or the President of a professional body or Director of a private hospital. The sponsor must confirm:

• The institution requesting the services of the applicant
• The nature of work to be performed
• The supervising specialist responsible for clinical activities
• The duration of the proposed activities

Part C — Recommendation

A recommendation must be provided by: Director General of Health Services or Dean of the relevant Medical Faculty.

The following documents must accompany the application:

• Certificate of primary medical or dental qualification (or nursing qualification)
• Certificate of registration from the relevant professional council in the country of practice
• Certificate of Good Standing issued within the previous six months
• Postgraduate qualification certificates (if applicable)
• Specialist recognition certificate (if applicable)
• Letter from the current employer
• Curriculum vitae
• Copy of the passport (relevant pages)
• Letter of agreement from the Sri Lankan specialist providing clinical supervision

These documents allow the Council to verify the professional qualifications and standing of the applicant.

A temporary registration fee of Rs. 9,250 must be paid to the Sri Lanka Medical Council.

The payment should be credited to the SLMC bank account and the bank payment slip must be attached to the application.

Once the application is received, the Registrar of the Sri Lanka Medical Council will forward the application and the recommendation of the sponsoring authority to the SLMC Management Committee for review.

The Council evaluates the qualifications, experience, and purpose of the visit before making a decision.

The Sri Lanka Medical Council will communicate its decision to the applicant within approximately eight weeks of receiving the application.

If approved, temporary registration will be granted for a maximum period of twelve months and will be limited to the specified institution and activities.

Applications must be supported by a recognised Sri Lankan academic institution. The sponsor must be one of the following:

• A Dean of a Medical or Dental Faculty
• The Director of the Postgraduate Institute of Medicine (PGIM)
• The Director General of Health Services

The sponsoring institution confirms the need for the applicant to undertake the proposed training programme.

The Temporary Registration Application Form (Category C) must be completed. The form contains three sections.

Part A — Applicant Details

This section is completed by the applicant and includes:

• Personal and contact information
• Nationality and passport details
• Medical, dental, or nursing qualifications
• Professional registration in the country of practice
• Current employment details
• Proposed training activities in Sri Lanka
• Institution where the training will take place
• Details of the Sri Lankan specialist who will supervise the applicant
• Period for which temporary registration is requested

Part B — Sponsoring Institution

This section must be completed by the Dean of the Medical or Dental Faculty or the Director of the PGIM or Director General of Health Services (Director of State Hospital). The sponsoring authority must confirm:

• The institution hosting the training
• The nature of the training programme or clinical work
• The supervising specialist responsible for the applicant
• The duration of the training period

The head of the institution must sign the form to certify that the information is correct.

Part C — Recommendation

A formal recommendation must be provided by: Secretary to the Ministry of Health, Director General of Health Services, or Dean of the Medical Faculty.

The recommending authority confirms that the applicant has been accepted for postgraduate training and requests the Sri Lanka Medical Council to grant temporary registration.

The following documents must accompany the application:

• Certificate of primary medical or dental qualification (or nursing qualification)
• Certificate of registration from the relevant professional council in the country of practice
• Certificate of Good Standing issued within the previous six months
• Postgraduate qualification certificates (if applicable)
• Letter from the current employer
• Curriculum vitae
• Copy of the passport (relevant pages)
• Letter from the Sri Lankan specialist agreeing to supervise the applicant

These documents are required to verify the professional qualifications and background of the applicant.

A temporary registration fee of Rs. 38,500 must be paid to the Sri Lanka Medical Council.

Proof of payment must be submitted together with the application.

Once the application is received, the Registrar forwards the application and the recommendation from the sponsoring authority to the Management Committee of the Sri Lanka Medical Council for review.

The Council evaluates the qualifications and training purpose before making a decision.

The Sri Lanka Medical Council will inform the applicant of the decision within approximately eight weeks of receiving the application.

If approved, temporary registration will be granted for a maximum period of twelve months and will be limited to the specified institution and training activities.