Ensuring Uninterrupted Pensions- A Guide for Sri Lankan Seniors

Sri Lanka rupees lying on an outstretched hand Credit: Getty Images. Inset: Saradha Ramanathan

With 1061 Sri Lankan Government pension recipients(overseas residents) facing payment suspensions due to incomplete Life Certificate submissions, Saradha Ramanathan, a financial planning consultant, addresses a crucial concern. She highlights the necessity for affected individuals to swiftly complete their Life Certificates, ensuring a continuous pension stream. Furthermore,Saradha Ramanathan discusses strategies for senior citizens who have received pensions in Sri Lanka and are relocating, particularly to Australia. Produced by Renuka

Visit the following link to access the Life Certificate application form related to Sri Lanka Pension.

Foreign Pensions Division , Department of Pensions, Maligawatta, Colombo 10, Sri Lanka. Phone- +94 112 327 752 Email- [email protected]

Sri Lanka High Commission, No. 61, Hampton Circuit, Yarralumla, Canberra ACT 2600. +61 2 6198 3756, +61 2 6198 3762

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