The Sri Lanka Foreign Employment agency (SLFEA) was established in 1996 under the Registrar of Companies, through a Memorandum and Articles of Association and SLFEA functions under the purview of Ministry of External Affairs. SLFEA acts as the government recruiting agent who caters employment for foreign companies.

The SLFEA has been established for the purpose of directing youth for foreign Employment. We function in association with local and foreign employment agencies to secure employment opportunities for the Sri Lankan youth with full state intervention.

• Expand the foreign employment opportunities for Sri Lankans.
• Provide advisory services on manpower industry and enter into agreements with foreign parties for procurement and supply of manpower services to promote and formalize recruitments.
• Undertake orientation and training to upgrade skills of employment seekers to satisfy the demand of foreign markets.
• Introduce effective administration system to continue smooth implementation of the activities entrusted with the organization.
• Maintain a better financial discipline and audit system to ensure transparency.
• Availability of accurate information – online access to build up contacts with institutional organizations and job markets.