Sri Lanka
Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
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7 Years
Dual citizenship
Restrictive/Conditional
Birthright
No
Ancestry
1 Generation
PIT top rate
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Corporate tax
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Territorial tax
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Wealth tax
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Crypto tax
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Unemployment
4.53%
Social security (EE)
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Pathways published
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Digital Nomad Visa
Digital nomad
For you if you work remotely for clients or a company based outside Sri Lanka: this brand-new visa (launched February 2026) lets you live in Sri Lanka while you keep earning from abroad.
Residence Visa (Investor Category)
Investor / investment
For you if you are putting capital into a business or venture in Sri Lanka: the investor-category residence visa lets you reside in the country while you set up and run your approved investment.
My Dream Home Visa Programme (retirement / long-stay residence)
General residence
For you if you are an older applicant who wants to retire or live long term in Sri Lanka: the My Dream Home programme grants a renewable residence visa to people who can support themselves from abroad.
Residence Visa (Approved-Project / BOI Professional)
General residence
For you if you are a professional whose services are needed on a government-approved or Board of Investment project: this residence visa lets you (and your dependents) live in Sri Lanka for the life of the project.
Visit Visa (Business Purpose)
Short Term Business
For you if you are visiting Sri Lanka for short business activities like meetings or conferences: the business-purpose visit visa covers commercial trips - but it is not for taking up employment.
Residence Visa (Employment Category)
Sponsored work
For you if a Sri Lankan employer or approved project needs your services: the employment-category residence visa lets foreign professionals live and work in Sri Lanka, usually a year at a time and renewable.
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Mobility (FoM)
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Travel risk
Asia/Colombo
Timezone
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Population
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