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Sri Lanka My Dream Home visa — extension for existing holder

13 facts quoted from the official source

Renewal-only residence for an existing My Dream Home visa holder.

Savings required
USD 15,000
the lowest published threshold
Can bring
spouse, dependants +1
from the official record
Requirements
6
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

6 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Admission or enrolment requirementThe residence application is submitted to the Department of Immigration and Emigration in Colombo.
  • Financial resourcesThe holder must maintain USD 15,000 in fixed deposit plus USD 1,500 monthly for the principal and USD 750 for each spouse or dependent child.checked 2026-07-27
  • Nationality or qualifying statusA residence visa is issued to a person of non-Sri Lankan nationality for the purpose of the relevant residence category.
  • Prior immigration or residence statusThe applicant must already hold a My Dream Home visa.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Health-insurance requirementA medical-insurance policy valid in Sri Lanka is required.
  • Passport or travel-document requirementSri Lankan visa eligibility requires a passport valid for at least six months from arrival; the residence category also requires the passport bio-data page.
What rules you out

1 exclusion quoted from the official source.

  • Material restrictions or case-specific conditionsA residence-visa holder may not engage in activity outside the condition of the visa; residence visas are multiple entry.
Also stated by the source
  • Work rightsPaid and unpaid employment are prohibited.
  • Dependent-family rightsA spouse and unmarried dependent child under 18 may be included.
Family

Who you can bring

spousedependantschildren
  • Dependent-family rightsA spouse and unmarried dependent child under 18 may be included.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Government feeThe residence fee is USD 200 per year for each applicant and qualifying family member.checked 2026-07-27
Validity
2 proven from the official source.
  • Initial duration or stay ceilingThe renewal is valid for two years.
  • Renewal or extensionThe two-year residence may be renewed by an existing holder.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Sri Lanka?
The official source states: Renewal-only residence for an existing My Dream Home visa holder.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: The holder must maintain USD 15,000 in fixed deposit plus USD 1,500 monthly for the principal and USD 750 for each spouse or dependent child. The lowest published threshold is USD 15,000 (savings).
03Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: spouse, dependants, children.
04Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: A medical-insurance policy valid in Sri Lanka is required.

Every answer is quoted from the official immigration.gov.lk page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 13 points against the official source; 13 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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Processing time is not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source immigration.gov.lkLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Sri Lanka government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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