About Emerald Isle Since 1995

Connecting Sri Lankan talent with global opportunity.

Get to know the people and purpose behind Emerald Isle. We connect people with overseas employment and help employers build capable teams.

Discover our story
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Our story starts with people.

Sri Lankan talent. Global opportunity.

Emerald Isle Manpower & Travel Services is a Sri Lankan recruitment agency connecting people with overseas employment and helping employers build capable teams. Since 1995, we have brought personal attention and industry expertise to international recruitment.

Every recruitment assignment is unique. Our specialist teams combine labour-market research, careful screening and close client collaboration to create the right fit for skills, culture and long-term success.

From Sri Lanka, our network extends through Nepal, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Indonesia, the Philippines, Kenya and Myanmar, supporting placements across the Middle East, Europe, Romania and Ireland.

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Our recruitment licences

Registered with the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment.

Head office · Mount Lavinia
SLBFE licence no.1162
Kandy branch
SLBFE licence no.1162
Batticaloa branch
SLBFE licence no.2169
Kurunegala branch
SLBFE licence no.2268
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The people guiding Emerald Isle.

Experienced leadership, shared standards and a commitment to responsible recruitment.

Why employers and candidates choose Emerald Isle.

Recruitment that starts with understanding people and follows through on the details.

Specialists who understand your industry

Dedicated teams combine labour-market research with a clear understanding of each employer’s requirements.

Careful screening. A considered match.

We look at skills, experience and ambitions to connect candidates with roles that fit and employers with capable people.

Guidance through the recruitment journey

From the first conversation to documentation and deployment support, our team helps candidates understand their next steps.

Local knowledge. International reach.

Our Sri Lankan roots and overseas network bring people and employers together across borders.

Trusted by clients.
Recognised by the industry.

Every distinction points back to the same standard: responsible recruitment, strong leadership and better outcomes for people.

Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment

Five Star
Award

The only SLBFE Five Star Award-winning recruitment company in Sri Lanka, recognised on two consecutive occasions.

2×consecutive
recognition
2016—2024

Best Employer Brand

Recognised for nine consecutive years

Asia

Top 100 Employer Brands

World HRD Congress, Singapore

Recruitment

Five Star Award

Recruitment excellence

Service

Excellence Award

Consistent service standards

Development

Certified Training Partner

Professional development

Awards & Achievements.

A closer look at the milestones that recognise our standards, service and recruitment excellence.

Our credentials

Company License & registration

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