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Sri Lanka Golden Paradise Visa

10-year residence in the Indian Ocean.

Minimum investment
US$200,000
Passport visa-free (on citizenship)
35
Processing
1–3 months
Visit / stay
No minimum stay

Buy online · 2026

Sri Lanka Golden Paradise Visa

Invest and Become a Resident of Sri Lanka. Minimum investment US$200,000, handled end-to-end by a licensed advisor.

  1. ReserveUS$500 online
  2. Pre-eligibilityDue diligence screening
  3. Submit & investPaid to the government
  4. Residence permit1–3 months

Investment options · Frequently asked questions

Overview

Sri Lanka's Golden Paradise Visa is a ten-year residence visa for investors who deposit at least US$200,000 in a Golden Paradise Foreign Currency Account. Up to half of the deposit can be withdrawn after the first year.

The visa fee is US$2,000 for the ten-year period. Spouses and dependants can be included, and the deposit is released if the visa is cancelled.

Key benefits

  1. Ten-year residence visa
  2. Deposit kept in your own account
  3. Up to 50% withdrawable after year one
  4. Spouse and dependants included
  5. Low government fee of US$2,000

Investment options

Golden Paradise Foreign Currency Account

Up to 50% can be withdrawn after the first year.

US$200,000

Government & due diligence fees

Visa fee (10 years)US$2,000

Family & requirements

Who can be included
Spouse and dependants
Visit or residence
No minimum stay
Processing time
1–3 months
  • 10-year residence visa
  • Deposit released on cancellation
  • Family included

Sri Lanka passport: travel access

35destinations without a visa in advance
  • 17 visa-free
  • 16 visa on arrival
  • 2 eTA
  • 48 eVisa
  • Schengen Area – visa required
  • United Kingdom – visa required
  • Ireland – visa required
  • Canada – visa required
  • Singapore – no visa in advance
  • Japan – visa required
  • South Korea – visa required
  • Brazil – visa required
  • Russia – visa required
  • China – visa required
  • United Arab Emirates – visa required
  • Switzerland – visa required
Show all 35 destinations

Bahamas · Bahrain · Barbados · Burundi · Cambodia · Comoros · Dominica · Gambia · Grenada · Guinea-Bissau · Haiti · Kenya · Kiribati · Laos · Lesotho · Madagascar · Malawi · Maldives · Mauritius · Micronesia · Nepal · Palau · Rwanda · Saint Kitts and Nevis · Saint Vincent and the Grenadines · Samoa · Sierra Leone · Singapore · Tajikistan · Tanzania · Thailand · Timor-Leste · Tuvalu · Vanuatu · Venezuela

Source: Wikipedia – Visa requirements for Sri Lankan citizens, updated 29 Sep 2026. Always confirm entry rules with the destination before travel.

How Citizenship Shop helps

Add the program to your cart or click Buy now to reserve it for US$500. Create your client account and complete the pre-eligibility questions at checkout. A senior advisor then reviews your profile within one business day, confirms the best investment route and the exact government fees for your family, and prepares your application with a licensed local agent.

Sri Lanka Golden Paradise Visa: FAQ

How much does the Sri Lanka Golden Paradise Visa cost?

The minimum investment is US$200,000. Government and due diligence fees are charged on top – see the fee table above. The investment is paid directly to the government or approved project, never to us.

How long does the Sri Lanka Golden Paradise Visa take?

Processing typically takes 1–3 months from submission of a complete application. Your advisor gives you a personal timeline after the pre-eligibility review.

Can I include my family in the application?

Family members who can be included: Spouse and dependants. Your advisor checks each dependant’s eligibility before you apply.

Do I need to visit or live in Sri Lanka?

No minimum stay. Rules change from time to time, so your advisor confirms the current requirement in writing.

How do I apply for the Sri Lanka Golden Paradise Visa?

Reserve the program online with a US$500 payment, create your account and complete the pre-eligibility form. An advisor is assigned within one business day, runs due diligence screening and prepares your application. The reservation is credited against professional fees.

Official source

Prices and rules on this page were verified on 28 September 2026 against: Department of Immigration and Emigration, Sri Lanka.

Governments revise fees and thresholds without notice. Your advisor confirms the exact figures in writing before any investment is made.

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