🇱🇰 Sri Lanka · General Residence
Resident Guest Scheme — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €1,734 |
| Minimum annual salary | €1,744 |
| Proof of savings | €217,947 |
| Minimum investment | €216,766 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €184 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 60 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.immigration.gov.lk/pages_e.php?id=20.
- Typical processing: ~14 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €1,734.
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum monthly income
https://www.immigration.gov.lk/pages_e.php?id=20 · verified 2026-06-23
Minimum annual salary
https://www.immigration.gov.lk/pages_e.php?id=20 · verified 2026-06-23
Proof of savings
https://www.immigration.gov.lk/pages_e.php?id=20 · verified 2026-06-23
Minimum investment
https://www.immigration.gov.lk/pages_e.php?id=20 · verified 2026-06-23
Application fee
https://www.immigration.gov.lk/pages_e.php?id=20 · verified 2026-06-23
No direct PR path
“Resident Guest Scheme Visa Programme (Extension only for the existing visa holders)”
https://www.immigration.gov.lk/pages_e.php?id=20 · verified 2026-06-23
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-23.