Asia Pacific
Sri Lanka immigration and visa guide
Sri Lanka offers the 1-year Digital Nomad Visa, Board of Investment (BOI) Residence Visas for corporate talent and founders, and the Golden Paradise 10-year investor visa.
Department of Immigration and Emigration (DI&E) & Board of Investment (BOI)
- Processing time
- 1 – 4 weeks
- Passport validity
- 6+ months
- Points-based system
- No
- Digital nomad friendly
- Yes
Visa options in Sri Lanka
Key requirements
- For Digital Nomad Visa: proof of monthly foreign income of at least $2,000 USD and foreign employment or freelance client contracts
- For BOI Residence Visa: letter of approval from Board of Investment Sri Lanka and corporate sponsorship
- Application through the official Sri Lanka electronic visa portal
How to apply for a Sri Lanka visa: step by step
- 1
Electronic Visa / Entry Clearance Submission
Submit digital application on official portal with contract and financial statements.
3 - 7 business days
- 2
Entry & Residence Visa Endorsement
Enter Sri Lanka and visit Department of Immigration in Battaramulla for biometric residence sticker.
1 - 2 weeks
Official government links
Frequently asked questions
What is the Golden Paradise Visa in Sri Lanka?
The Golden Paradise Visa is a 10-year long-term residency program for high-net-worth foreign nationals who deposit at least $100,000 USD in a licensed commercial bank in Sri Lanka.
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For advice on your own case, use a licensed immigration lawyer or adviser. Always check they are registered before you pay anyone. Imiatlas does not refer or review cases.
Look for a lawyer registered with the national bar association or law society in Sri Lanka. The official immigration website explains any rules on who may represent applicants.
Department of Immigration and Emigration (DI&E) & Board of Investment (BOI)General information to help you research, not legal advice. Rules change often: always confirm with Department of Immigration and Emigration (DI&E) & Board of Investment (BOI) on the official website before applying.