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Resident Guest Visa

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Sri Lanka Resident Guest Visa: $1,500/month, zero local tax on foreign income. Galle, Colombo and the hill country are stunning. Emerging retirement destination after 2022 recovery.

Investment
~$75/year
Processing
2 months
Min stay
183 days/year
Tax rate

How popular is this programme?

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Interest
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Trend
Demand score13/100

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Key Details

Min income$1,500/mo
Leads to PRYes
Citizenship path5 years
Dual citizenshipYes
Remote workNo
Healthcare includedNo
Crypto accepted
Same-sex recognised
RenewableYes
Valid for1.0 years

Stay Requirements

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

low confidence

Highlights

  • Zero local tax on foreign income
  • Stunning locations like Galle and Colombo
  • Leads to permanent residency
  • Minimum stay of only 183 days
  • Affordable cost of living

What could change

Political instability could affect the attractiveness of the program.

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Tax Notes

Sri Lanka has a territorial tax system, meaning foreign income is not taxed.

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

What to do next

People also ask

Can I stay in Sri Lanka for more than 30 days?
If you overstay the period of your ETA (30 days), you risk being subject to immigration procedures that may include temporary detention, a fine, deportation at your own expense, a travel ban or refusal of entry to Sri Lanka in the future.
Can foreigners get residency in Sri Lanka?
A Residence Visa is a permit for a non-Sri Lankan to obtain residence facilities for special purposes.
How do US residents apply for a visa for Sri Lanka?
Fill in the ETA application and/or visa application and hand it over to the visa officer together with the relevant fee. Sri Lanka Overseas Mission, with the concurrence of the Department of Immigration & Emigration (DI&E), will issue ETA or short stay visa within 03 business days.
What is 5 year multiple entry visa in Sri Lanka?
Reciprocal Visa Scheme for U.S. Nationals (05 year) On the basis of reciprocity between the U.S.A. and Sri Lanka, the U.S. Nationals are granted visa to Sri Lanka for maximum of 05 years with multiple entries on tourist purposes.

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