Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism has warned Sri Lankans against travelling overseas on Visit Visas based on promises of employment, highlighting the legal and financial risks involved.

In a notice issued today (11), the Ministry said a large number of Sri Lankan nationals were facing difficulties after travelling to countries including Malaysia, Dubai and Oman on Visit Visas in search of jobs.

It stressed that a Visit Visa does not permit employment and warned that working under such a visa could lead to legal action or arrest under the destination country's laws.

Other risks include failing to secure the promised job, receiving no wages or lower-than-promised salaries, falling victi...