Category: Residency Visa / Residence Permit
Overview: Sri Lanka's Residence Visa allows foreign nationals to live long-term for employment, investment, study, or retirement. It offers various categories tailored to different purposes of stay in the island nation.
Eligibility: Eligibility varies by category: employment (job offer), investor (capital), student (enrollment), retiree (sufficient funds). Requires valid passport, good health, and no criminal record.
Processing Time: ~90 days
Visa Duration: 12 months
Renewable: Yes
Work Authorisation: Not permitted
Remote Work Allowed: No
Dependants Allowed: No
Path to Residency: Yes
Path to Citizenship: No
Sponsor Required: No
Official Government Page: https://www.immigration.gov.lk/
Summary: The Sri Lanka Residence Visa enables long-term stay for work, investment, study, or retirement. Key eligibility is category-specific (e.g., job offer, capital). It provides legal residency and access to local services.