Workshops & Training Registration
This section provides guidance for overseas healthcare professionals visiting Sri Lanka as resource persons to conduct workshops, continuing professional development (CPD) programmes, seminars, or other educational and training activities.
Temporary Registration (Category B)
Non-Remunerative Activities
Overview
Temporary Registration (Category B) is available for non-Sri Lankan healthcare professionals who wish to undertake non-remunerative professional activities in Sri Lanka. These include providing voluntary healthcare services, participating as resource persons for undergraduate or postgraduate training programmes, or undertaking postgraduate education and clinical training within approved institutions. Registration is granted under Section 67A of the Medical Ordinance for a specified institution and period.
Eligibility
You may apply for Temporary Registration (Category B) if you:
- Are not a Sri Lankan citizen.
- Are a medical practitioner, dental practitioner, specialist, or nurse.
- Hold a recognised professional qualification and a valid registration with the relevant regulatory authority in your country of residence.
- Intend to undertake one of the following non-remunerative activities in Sri Lanka:
- Provide voluntary healthcare services.
- Serve as a resource person for undergraduate or postgraduate education or training.
- Undertake postgraduate education or supervised clinical training.
- Have sponsorship from a recognised Sri Lankan institution or authority.
- Meet the requirements prescribed by the Sri Lanka Medical Council.
Application Process
The steps below outline how Temporary Registration (Category B) is applied for, assessed, and renewed.
Obtain Sponsorship
Obtain sponsorship from an approved Sri Lankan institution, such as:
- A Medical or Dental Faculty
- The Postgraduate Institute of Medicine (PGIM)
- A recognised Professional Body
- The Ministry of Health (where applicable)
Submit the Application
Complete the prescribed application form and submit it together with all required supporting documents through the sponsoring institution or the Ministry of Health, as applicable.
Recommendation
The application must be recommended by one of the following:
- Dean of a Medical or Dental Faculty
- Director, PGIM
- President of a recognised Professional Body
- Secretary, Ministry of Health
- Director General of Health Services
SLMC Assessment
The Sri Lanka Medical Council reviews the application and considers it through the appropriate Council committee before making a decision.
Decision
The applicant and sponsoring institution are informed of the Council's decision. Where approved, Temporary Registration is granted for the approved institution and activity for a period not exceeding 12 months.
Renewal (If Required)
Where an extension is required, an application for renewal should be submitted through the original sponsoring authority at least four weeks before the expiry of the current registration. Renewal is subject to approval by the Sri Lanka Medical Council.
Documents Required
Both the applicant and the sponsoring institution must submit supporting documents with the application.
Applicants
Applicants should submit the following documents
- Certificate of the primary medical, dental, or nursing qualification.
- Current registration certificate issued by the relevant Medical, Dental, or Nursing Council.
- Certificate of Good Standing issued within the previous six months, or a letter from the senior management of the current employing hospital confirming employment.
- Postgraduate qualification certificates (where applicable).
- Specialist registration certificate (where applicable).
- Letter from the current employer.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Copy of the identification pages of the current passport.
- Letter of agreement from the Sri Lankan specialist providing clinical supervision.
- Proof of payment of the prescribed registration fee.
Sponsoring Institution
The sponsoring institution must provide
- A completed sponsorship recommendation.
- Details of the proposed activities and institution.
- Details of the supervising Sri Lankan specialist.
- Duration of the proposed activities.
- Confirmation of institutional sponsorship.
Important Information
- Temporary Registration is restricted to the approved institution and the authorised activities.
- Registration is granted for a maximum period of 12 months.
- Registration does not permit remunerated employment in Sri Lanka.
- Renewal is not automatic and requires a fresh application through the sponsoring authority.
Registration Fee
Rs. 9,250.00
The prescribed registration fee for Temporary Registration (Category B).