Netherlands warns of fake job opportunities

Monday, 16 November 2026 05:01 - - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands has warned Sri Lankans of fake job opportunties.

In a statement, the Embassy said it has been brought to its attention that some individuals are being misled by promising fake employment opportunities in the Netherlands by certain interested parties. “We understand that some have already become victims of such rackets. There are also circulating fake letters of the Dutch Immigration Services. For almost all kinds of jobs, the Netherlands does NOT issue work visa. Only in exceptional cases, for instance High Skilled High Tech jobs, there might be real job opportunities. The rest is fake,” the Embassy said in its statement.

“The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands does not facilitate any recruitment for jobs in the Netherlands. We advise the public to check directly with potential employers about the opportunities offered to them by various parties before making any financial commitments and seek immediate legal assistance from Sri Lankan law enforcement agencies on such rackets,” the statement added.