Sri Lanka digital nomad visa: requirements
Sri Lanka's Digital Nomad Visa (Residence Visa category) requires an income of at least USD 2,000 per month. It is granted for 12 months, and it can be renewed.
The official pages we read do not state the processing time and where to apply. We show these as "Not stated" rather than estimate them.
What the official pages state
| Fact | What the official page states | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum income | USD 2,000 per monthOfficial wordingMinimum monthly income remittance of USD 2,000 for the main applicant | www.immigration.gov.lk read 2026-10-02 |
| Who can apply | Employee of a company abroad; Freelancer or contractor with clients abroad; Self-employed, own business serving clients abroad clients/companies outside Sri Lanka; business not registered in Sri Lanka Official wordingMain Applicant must be engaged in remote employment, freelancing or own a business (not registered in Sri Lanka) that serves clients outside Sri Lanka. | www.immigration.gov.lk read 2026-10-02 |
| Stay granted | 12 months visa duration 01 year Official wordingReside legally in Sri Lanka for up to 12 months, renewable annually | www.immigration.gov.lk read 2026-10-02 |
| Renewable | Yes extension requires proof of tax registration with Inland Revenue Department Official wordingReside legally in Sri Lanka for up to 12 months, renewable annually | www.immigration.gov.lk read 2026-10-02 |
| Official fee | USD 500 per year for main applicant; also USD 500 per year for spouse and each dependant Official wordingMain applicant - USD 500 per year | www.immigration.gov.lk read 2026-10-02 |
| Processing time | Not stated | — |
| Family can join | Yes spouse and dependents; extra USD 500/month remittance for each dependant beyond 2 Official wordingSpouse and Dependents of the main applicant | www.immigration.gov.lk read 2026-10-02 |
| Where to apply | Not stated Page says submit documents to the Department of Immigration and Emigration Residence Visa Division; online/embassy not stated. | — |
| Documents | Full document checklist and step-by-step plan are in the printable guide. See the guide | — |