Asia
Sri Lanka
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In Sri Lanka, pre-employment background screening checks that involve checking an individual's identity and address are generally permissible. Employers should follow local laws and regulations regarding data privacy and protection, and obtain necessary consent before conducting any background checks.
Background check summary
Identity: permissible
Address: permissible
Zinc's background check turnaround times
Please note these background check turnaround times are averages for the country. Actual check times may vary and depend on a number of factors including the resident country's process time as well as the candidate's document submission speed.
Financial (mins)
20
Criminal (days)
10
Media (mins)
14
Reference (days)
2
identity (mins)
140
Education (days)
12.57
Address (days)
2
Sanctions (mins)
25
Right-to-work rules
Rules apply for citizens as well as non-citizens working in the country
National ID Accepted?
Passport
Yes
Other passport accepted?
Any other routes (any type of citizen)
Body name
Foreign Citizens
Natural citizens: Alternative routes
Country details
Birthrate
15.51
Population
21,413,249
capital
Colombo
GDP ($/capita)
3700
TLD
.lk
developed/developing
Developing
Currency
Sri Lanka Rupee
Net migration
-1.31
Literacy(%)
92.3
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