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Sri Lanka Digital Nomad residence visa — principal applicant

14 facts quoted from the official source

An official digital nomad route to Sri Lanka. Everything below is quoted from the government source, with the date it was checked.

Income required
USD 2,000/mo
the lowest published threshold
Can bring
spouse, dependants
from the official record
Requirements
7
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

Not stated in the official source — the base holds no eligibility statement for this route, so none is published here.

7 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Admission or enrolment requirementA Ministry of Digital Economy recommendation, security form, medical clearance, recent police clearance and proof of remittance are required.
  • Age requirementThe principal applicant must be at least 18.
  • Employment, placement or host agreementThe applicant must have remote employment, freelance work, or a non-Sri-Lankan business serving clients outside Sri Lanka.
  • Financial resourcesAt least USD 2,000 must be remitted monthly for the principal applicant.checked 2026-07-27
  • Nationality or qualifying statusA residence visa is issued to a person of non-Sri Lankan nationality for the purpose of the relevant residence category.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Health-insurance requirementInternational health insurance covering medical care in Sri Lanka is required.
  • Passport or travel-document requirementA passport valid for at least six months is required.
What rules you out

1 exclusion quoted from the official source.

  • Material restrictions or case-specific conditionsA residence-visa holder may not engage in activity outside the condition of the visa; residence visas are multiple entry.
Also stated by the source
  • Purpose or legal basisResidence while working remotely for a foreign employer, foreign clients or a business not registered in Sri Lanka.
  • Work rightsLocal employment is prohibited; all income must come from foreign sources.
  • Dependent-family rightsA spouse and dependants may accompany the principal applicant.
Family

Who you can bring

spousedependants
  • Dependent-family rightsA spouse and dependants may accompany the principal applicant.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Government feeThe principal applicant pays USD 500 per year.checked 2026-07-27
Validity
2 proven from the official source.
  • Initial duration or stay ceilingThe visa is valid for one year.
  • Renewal or extensionThe visa is renewable annually; extension also requires proof of tax registration.
How it works

From here to a yes

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FAQ

Straight answers

01How much money do I need?
The official source states: At least USD 2,000 must be remitted monthly for the principal applicant. The lowest published threshold is USD 2,000/mo (income).
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: spouse, dependants.
03Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: International health insurance covering medical care in Sri Lanka is required.

Every answer is quoted from the official immigration.gov.lk page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 14 points against the official source; 14 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Processing time is not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source immigration.gov.lkLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Sri Lanka government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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