Sri Lanka Digital Nomad Visa — Digital Nomad Visa
🛂 OVERVIEW
Country
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
Visa Name
Digital Nomad Visa
Local Name
ඩිජිටල් නිවාඩු වීසා
Program Type
Formal dn visa
Status
Active
Initial Duration
12 months
Max Duration
60 months
Income Requirement
$1,500/month
($18,000/year)
Application Fee
$500
Tax Status
Exempt
📋 REQUIREMENTS
Health Insurance
Required
Criminal Record Check
Required
Accommodation Proof
Required
Proof of Employment
Required
Degree Required
Not required
💼 WORK RULES
Local Work Allowed
No
Freelancer Eligible
Yes
Employee Eligible
Yes
Work Permit Included
No
👨👩👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed
Yes
Extra Income per Dependent
$500/mo
Dependent Fee
$500
💰 TAX DETAILS
Tax Status
Exempt
Tax Regime
Non-resident, foreign income exempt
Foreign Income Taxed
No
Tax Residency Trigger
183 days
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Application Method
online
Processing Time
5–10 days
Can Apply In-Country
No
Multiple Entry
Yes
Can Open Bank Account
No
Renewable
Yes
📝 NOTES
Launched February 2026. Renewable annually, with 5-year option available. Spouse and children under 18 can join. Extra $500/month required for each dependent beyond 2. After first year, must submit proof of Sri Lankan tax registration for renewal — but not considered tax resident if income is foreign-sourced. Must refrain from political or disruptive activities.
🏠 ALSO IN SRI LANKA
Sri Lanka also offers these long-term residency programs:
- Sri Lanka My Dream Home (retirement)