Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Taraka Balasuriya has advised people not to travel with only visit visa in the hope of finding employment opportunities in Middle Eastern countries.

He told all those traveling to those countries to obtain proper Work Visa and employment.

At the same time, he also mentioned that the Ministry of External Affairs and the Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau are discussing to find a solution to the related issues.

Dubai and Oman have relaxed their laws to allow entry to their countries through Visit Visa. After getting a job, it can be converted into work visa.

However, the Minister of State has advised not to go abroad for employment on visit visa.

He has asked people to visit those countries with proper work visas.