Live in Sri Lanka while having a job in Algeria

Can I work remotely for a company in Algeria while being in Sri Lanka?

It is usually doable, but we recommand to check the following key points first:

  1. It is not possible to work remotely in Algeria without any visa.
  2. You can work remotely for a company in Algeria, but you have to be in a company which is registered in Algeria.
  3. You have to apply for a visa in advance to the consulate of Algeria in your country.
  4. It is not possible to work remotely for a company in Algeria in a consular office.
  5. It is possible to work remotely for a company in Algeria if you are a national of a country which is in the visa waiver program.
  6. You have to apply for a visa to the consulate of Algeria in your country.

I want to visit Algeria and Algeria visa is required.
Is it possible to visit Algeria without a visa?
Yes, it is possible to visit Algeria without a visa.
The visa requirements for Algeria are the same as for other Schengen countries. In particular, citizens of the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, and many other countries do not need a visa to enter Algeria.
Note that Algeria is not a part of the Schengen Area.
However, if you are a citizen of a country that is not part of the visa waiver program, you may need a visa to enter Algeria.
There is a list of countries that are part of the visa waiver program.

How to live in Sri Lanka and find remote work in Algeria?

Finding remote work in Algeria if you are located in Sri Lanka might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to find work in Algeria.

Sri Lanka is a beautiful tropical island in the Indian Ocean. It is the largest and most populous island in the country. The capital city is Colombo, which is the largest city in Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka is the first Asian country to develop a national education system, which is known as the ‘Colombo Plan’. The Sri Lankan government has also established several universities.
Sri Lanka is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. The official language is Sinhalese, which is the official language of Sri Lanka. The English language is also spoken in the country.
The currency of Sri Lanka is the Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR).
The Sri Lankan Rupee is an official currency of Sri Lanka. The currency is issued by the Reserve Bank of Sri Lanka. The currency is issued in 100, 200, 500, 1000, 2000, 5000, 10,000, 20,000 and 50,000 denominations.
The Sri Lankan Rupee is the second most widely used currency in the country. The currency is issued in the form of coins and banknotes. The coins are issued in denominations of 10, 20, 50, 100, 500, 1000, 2000, 5000 and 10,000. The banknotes are issued in denominations of 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000, 2000, 5000 and 10,000.

How a company in Algeria can send my salary in Sri Lanka?

When working remotely for a corporation in Algeria, you salary can be send to Sri Lanka but you need to know that you are not allowed to work in Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka is a country in South Asia, located on the Indian Ocean. It is an island nation with a population of 21,460,000, and a total land area of 1,202 km². The capital city is Colombo.

Why do I need to work in Sri Lanka?
When you are working for a corporation in Algeria, it is normal that you need to work in a different country. But, you need to know that if you are working in Sri Lanka, you are not allowed to work in Algeria.
If you are working in Sri Lanka, you are not allowed to work in Algeria.
You need to work in Sri Lanka because your employer is located in Sri Lanka. If you are working for a corporation in Algeria, it is normal that you need to work in a different country.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Sri Lanka for a company in Algeria?

If you are working remotely in Sri Lanka for a corporation established in Algeria, taxes could seem complicated but in fact , the law is pretty simple.

If you are a resident in Sri Lanka and work for a company established in Algeria, you can deduct the taxes you pay on your earnings in Algeria. The taxes are only deductible if the company is incorporated in Algeria.
If you are a resident in Sri Lanka and work for a company established in Sri Lanka, you have to pay taxes to the Sri Lankan government and the company will deduct the taxes from your salary.
However, if you are a non-resident in Sri Lanka and work for a company established in Sri Lanka, you have to pay taxes to the Sri Lankan government and the company will deduct the taxes from your salary.
In addition, you can deduct the taxes you pay to the Sri Lankan government on your salary if you are a non-resident in Sri Lanka and work for a company established in Sri Lanka.
In Sri Lanka, there are two taxes:
Corporate Income Tax (CIT)
Value Added Tax (VAT)
If you are a resident in Sri Lanka and work for a company established in Algeria, you can deduct the taxes you pay to the Algerian government on your earnings in Algeria.