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Sri LankaStatus in-countryLast checked October 17, 2026

Digital Nomad Visa

residence visa

Sri Lanka's Digital Nomad Visa lets foreign professionals live in Sri Lanka while working remotely for clients or companies outside the country. The main applicant must be 18 or older and remit at least USD 2,000 a month. It needs a recommendation from the Ministry of Digital Economy. The visa lasts 1 year and can be renewed annually.

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Life in Sri Lanka

Money

3

Currency

Sri Lankan Rupee

LKR

Sri Lankan Rupee

Cost of living

27

Price level · US = 100

World Bank price levels, 2025

Tax

6–36%

Income tax (national)

Personal relief LKR 1.8 million; 36% applies to income above about LKR 4.3 million (gross of relief).

Official rates, 2026/27 · headline only

Living

1

Happiness

4.0

#132 of 145 countries

World Happiness Report 2025

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Who it’s for

Remote employees, freelancers and owners of businesses not registered in Sri Lanka that serve clients outside Sri Lanka, with their spouse and dependants.

Eligibility

  • Age

    The main applicant must be 18 years or older.

    Official wording

    Main applicant must be 18 years or older.

  • Remote work

    Main applicant must be in remote employment, freelancing or own a business (not registered in Sri Lanka) that serves clients outside Sri Lanka.

  • Income remittance

    Remit at least USD 2,000 a month as the main applicant, with more for larger numbers of dependants.

    Minimum monthly income remittance

    Main applicant
    USD 2,000
    Each extra dependant
    USD 500
    • The extra USD 500 applies when there are more than 2 dependants.
    Official wording

    Minimum monthly income remittance of USD 2,000 for the main applicant. If there are more than 2 dependants, an additional USD 500 a month for each.

A sneak peek at what's inside

  • Document checklistCompleted visa application form and request letter
  • FeesMain applicant
  • Steps to applyGet a recommendation from the Ministry of Digital Economy

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  • 3 fees
  • 5 steps
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