Colombo, Sri Lanka | March 2026
Following her recognition in August 2025 as the primary Sri Lankan to obtain the celebrated Certification in Funding Migration, Sarrah Sammoon has now been appointed because the Subject Officer for Sri Lanka by the Switzerland-based Funding Migration Council (IMC)—the worldwide physique that units requirements for the funding migration trade.
The appointment, introduced by IMC in December 2025, marks a big step in Sri Lanka’s integration into the worldwide funding migration ecosystem, at a time when the nation is actively evaluating reforms to its immigration and investor visa frameworks.
Not like certification, which recognises particular person experience, the function of IMC Subject Officer is institutional in nature, centered on strengthening engagement between international requirements and native implementation.
As Subject Officer, Sammoon will contribute to advancing moral, clear, and professionally regulated practices inside Sri Lanka’s funding migration area, whereas supporting alignment with internationally accepted frameworks on compliance, due diligence, and investor safety.
With over 30 years of expertise in international mobility, Sammoon is the Founder and CEO of Magellan Champlain (M|C), advising multinational companies, traders, and globally cell households throughout 25+ jurisdictions.
Commenting on the appointment, she famous:
“Sri Lanka is at a pivotal level in the way it positions itself to international traders and expertise. The chance now isn’t just to draw curiosity, however to construct programs which might be credible, constant, and aligned with worldwide requirements. This function permits us to bridge that hole in a significant manner.”
Trade observers notice that Sri Lanka’s present coverage discussions together with efforts to streamline investor visa processes, introduce structured long-term residency pathways, and enhance institutional coordination require each regulatory readability and globally benchmarked execution.
On this context, the presence of an IMC Subject Officer supplies a direct interface with the worldwide standard-setting physique, providing entry to worldwide greatest practices at a time when international locations worldwide are competing extra aggressively for cell capital and expertise.
The Funding Migration Council (IMC), headquartered in Switzerland, works with governments, regulators, and trade leaders to advertise schooling, transparency, and accountable advisory requirements throughout citizenship- and residency-by-investment programmes.
As Sri Lanka considers its subsequent section of reform, the appointment indicators a chance to anchor coverage improvement inside a globally recognised framework, strengthening each investor confidence and institutional credibility.
