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Resident Guest Visa
Sri LankaRetirement Visahigh confidence
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
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How popular is this programme?
Searches/mo
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Interest
Niche
Trend
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Demand score13/100
Based on Google search demand (US). Updated periodically.
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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 confidenceHighlights
- 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.
Tax Notes
Sri Lanka has a territorial tax system, meaning foreign income is not taxed.
Last verified: 4/15/2026Updated: 6/10/2026Confidence: high