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My Dream Home / retirement

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Territorial — foreign income not taxed. Low cost of living My Dream Home visa launched for expats. Beautiful beaches. Tea country. Very low cost.

Investment
$65k property investment OR $2,000/mo income
Processing
4 months
Min stay
183 days/year
Tax rate
Territorial — foreign income not taxed. Low cost of liv…%

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Demand score13/100

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Key Details

Leads to PRYes
Dual citizenshipYes
Remote workNo
Healthcare includedNo
Crypto accepted
Same-sex recognised
RenewableYes

Stay Requirements

Retirement/passive-income residence permit; genuine residence generally required to maintain/renew (~183 days typical) - verify per programme

low confidence

Highlights

  • Property investment of $65,000
  • Territorial tax system
  • Beautiful landscapes
  • 4-month processing time
  • Pathway to permanent residency

What could change

Changes in government policies could impact visa regulations.

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Tax Notes

Sri Lanka operates a territorial tax system; foreign income is not taxed for non-residents.

Last verified: 4/15/2026Updated: 6/10/2026Confidence: high

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What is the my dream home scheme in Sri Lanka?
'My Dream Home' programme is promoted by the Government of Sri Lanka to allow people from all over the world, who fulfill a certain criteria to retire in Sri Lanka. It allows the retiree to live in the country under a long term resident visa, issued in two year blocks.
Is Sri Lanka a good place for Americans to retire?
International Living magazine announced Sri Lanka as the most affordable place to live or retire in its 2026 Global Retirement Index. Sri Lanka is not just affordable! It offers you a thousands of miracles every day. Its climate, places and people make the island more than special.
Why are people moving out of Sri Lanka?
Emigration has also been shaped by controversial labour migration to the Middle East and other regions, with hundreds of thousands leaving Sri Lanka annually for employment opportunities overseas.

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