Sri Lanka · Investor / Golden Visa

Investor Visa Category

By António Mira, Founder · Member, Arab-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCIAP) & Portuguese-Saudi Business Council (PSBC)
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-18 · Our methodology
4.3/10 diff
Moderate

Requirements verified against the official government source.

Min income
Processing
Path to PR
No
Job offer
Not required

At a Glance

Visa Duration
60 months
Processing Time
Min Income
Path to PR
No
Difficulty
4/10 — Moderate

Eligibility Requirements

RequirementDetails
Age Range18–65
Job Offer RequiredNo
Sponsorship RequiredNo
Health Insurance RequiredNo

Family & Rights

RightDetails
Path to Permanent ResidencyNo

Related Pathways

Cost of Living

Colombo
Single (monthly)€352
Family (monthly)€1,656
Rent 1BR (center)€175
Groceries€102
Transport pass€6
Kandy
Single (monthly)€276
Family (monthly)€812
Rent 1BR (center)€128
Groceries€87
Transport pass€4
Galle
Single (monthly)€286
Family (monthly)€841
Rent 1BR (center)€138
Groceries€87
Transport pass€4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Investor Visa Category?

The Investor Visa Category is an immigration pathway offered by Sri Lanka. It falls under the Investor / Golden Visa category.

Can the Investor Visa Category lead to permanent residency?

No — this is a temporary pathway and does not itself lead to permanent residence. Holders often switch to a different route to pursue settlement.

Are there alternative pathways to Sri Lanka?

Yes. Sri Lanka offers 6 other immigration pathways. Compare all options on our Sri Lanka country page.

What is the cost of living in Sri Lanka?

Monthly costs for a single person in city center: Colombo: €352/mo; Kandy: €276/mo; Galle: €286/mo. These include rent, groceries, transport, and utilities.

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Data last verified: 2026-06-10 · See our methodology

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