Digital Nomad Visa (DNV)
Live by the beach in Sri Lanka for a year on your overseas income.
Record checked Oct 21, 2026 · official source confirmed 14 Nov, 06:01 UTC
Summary
One-year residence visa, renewable annually, for foreign remote employees, freelancers and business owners serving clients outside Sri Lanka; launched February 2026.
Dream spread
Live by the beach in Sri Lanka for a year on your overseas income.
Relocation reality check
Needs US$2,000/month remitted (plus $500 per extra dependant beyond two); US$500 fee per person per year; no local employment; renewal requires registration with the Inland Revenue Department.
Your fit signals
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Full match score — Solo / Household
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See Solo & Household plansCheck: Income of USD 2,000/month
Minimum income of USD 2,000 per month.
Check: Remote work for employers or clients outside Sri Lanka
Income must come from an employer or clients based outside Sri Lanka; local paid work is usually not allowed on this…
Reality engine
Four lenses on whether this move fits you — tap a panel to see the logic behind each signal.
Eligibility
Foreign nationals 18+ in remote employment, freelancing or a business not registered in Sri Lanka; spouse and dependants allowed.
Conditions
The program's rules on record, blockers first. Confirm each on the official source.
Income of USD 2,000/month
BlockerMinimum income of USD 2,000 per month. Derived from the program's stated requirement — the official source sets how income is measured (gross or net, period, family add-ons).
Remote work for employers or clients outside Sri Lanka
CautionIncome must come from an employer or clients based outside Sri Lanka; local paid work is usually not allowed on this route.
Costs & money
The amounts & terms on record from the official source. USD figures are estimates.
- Income requirement
- $2,000 per month
- Duration
- 12 months
- Property purchase
- Not required
- Tax
- Holders must register with the Inland Revenue Department for extension and comply with Sri Lankan tax obligations.
True cost to move
Upfront cash, reimbursements, and net position after approval — not headline incentive amounts.
- Flights & logistics$1,200
- Temporary housing (90 days)$2,400
- Deposit / first month rent
Application roadmap
A practical sequence — adjust for your consulate and timeline.
1. Confirm official eligibility
Read the primary government source.
2. Gather income & employment proof
Bank statements, contracts, or tax records.
3. Book consulate / immigration appointment
Slots vary by country and season.
4. Prepare health coverage
Meet minimum coverage rules before arrival.
Meet people before you go
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Source trail
Official links, the line we checked, and when we last checked it.
“Reside legally in Sri Lanka for up to 12 months, renewable annually.”
Primary official sourceLast checked Oct 21, 2026- Secondary referenceLast checked Oct 21, 2026
Rule changes
CasaSedora last checked the official source on 14 Nov 2026. Changes appear here once two independent automated checks agree on them, or a person confirms them.
No rule changes recorded since monitoring began.
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