WHEN A DEATH OCCURED IN ABROAD
In the unfortunate event of a death of a migrant worker, the heir or immediate relative of the deceased can apply for compensation from the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) in accordance with the insurance policy agreed upon prior to their departure.
Given below is the procedure to be followed.
• The family of the deceased should contact the Consular Affairs Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to bring down the body and obtain relevant documents
• Once the body has been received, you can report the matter to the Foreign Relations Division and obtain a grant of Rs. 10,000/= being funeral expenses, by submitting the following documents;
Documents issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to prove the death of the deceased
Documents to prove the relationship of the heir of the deceased
A Grama Sevaka certificate
• After the funeral and related rituals have been completed, the heir of the deceased could apply for compensation by reporting about the matter to the Welfare Division of the SLBFE
The beneficiaries of this grant would be as follows:
1. If the deceased is married
Spouse
Children
2. If the deceased is married and has no children
Spouse
Parents of the deceased
3. If the deceased is not married
Parents
4. If the deceased is not married and one parent is living
Parent
Brothers and Sisters
5. If the deceased is not married and both parents are dead
Brothers and Sisters
However, the heir of the compensation would be decided by the Welfare Division after ascertaining the authenticity of the documents. The claimants would be the legal heirs and not nominees or dependants. Married brothers and sisters can not apply for death claims.
The following basic documents should be submitted to claim for deaths;
1. Death Certificate of the deceased
2. Health reports and documents issued by the country of employment
3. Embassy clearance issued by the Sri Lankan mission of the country of employment
4. Cargo receipts issued by the carrier
5. Grama Sevaka’s confirmation letter
6. The residence of the deceased and heirs
7. The relationships between the deceased and the heirs
8. Original passport
In addition to this the following documents are also required;
9. If the deceased is married;
Marriage certificate of deceased
Birth certificates of children
If unmarried;
Birth certificate of the deceased
National Identity Card of the parents
Marriage certificate of parents
If brothers and sisters are claiming;
Their birth certificate
Copies of National Identity Cards
Copies of bank accounts of the claimants
Please also remember that;
1. Two copies of all the above documents, certified by a J.P. should be provided
2. Two completed claim applications also should be submitted
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