Sri Lanka · Investing
Sri Lanka Golden Paradise · $200k
Investment needed: $200k+
Golden Paradise Visa (USD 200,000 bank deposit, 10 years)
Checked against official sources on Record corrected 12 Oct 2026Change log
Key facts
Golden Paradise · $200k is an investing route for Sri Lanka. Applicants need an investment of $200k+. Checked 2026-10-12 against the official source.
- Money needed
- $200k+
- Government fees
- $2,000
Cost, time and long term
To apply: government fee $2,000; investment $200k+. No lawyer or agent fee is included.
Government fees$2,000
- $2,000Visa fee for the 10-year term: USD 200 a year, with the fee for all 10 years paid together.
Invested and held$200k+
- $200,000Deposit in a Golden Paradise Foreign Currency Account at a commercial bank recognised by the Central Bank; up to 50% of the minimum may be withdrawn after the first year from issuance.
Permanent residenceConditions
Sri Lanka's permanent residence visa is offered only to people of Sri Lankan descent or former citizens, non-Sri Lankan spouses of citizens, and their children. Investor status is not a listed category.
Where to applyWhere to apply
The Department first issues a letter to open the Golden Paradise foreign currency account. After the deposit and visa fee are confirmed, the visa is issued on the application you submit to its head office.
What you'll need
What you must show3
- A deposit of at least USD 200,000 is held in a Golden Paradise Foreign Currency Account at a commercial bank recognised by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.
- Up to 50% of the minimum may be withdrawn after the first year from issuance.
- The visa fee is USD 2,000 for the 10 years (USD 200 a year), and the fee for the whole term is paid before the visa is issued.
Documents3
- A police clearance report from the home or domicile country, obtained within the last 6 months, is required.
- A medical report from a hospital in Sri Lanka must clear every applicant of malaria, filariasis, tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS.
- A spouse and dependants add a marriage certificate, a police clearance report for the spouse and birth certificates.
What happens at day 183
How Sri Lanka decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Tax residence
- At least 183 days in any 12-month period commencing or ending during the year of assessmentPresence makes an individual resident
- Foreign-source income
A resident is chargeable on income from Sri Lanka and on foreign-source income (global income); a non-resident only on gains and profits arising or derived from Sri Lanka.
All tax rules for Sri Lanka Tax records checked
Full official text
10-year investor visa for a deposit of at least USD 200,000 in a commercial bank recognised by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka; up to 50% may be withdrawn after the first year. 1 2 3
What you must show and pay
- An investment of at least $200,000 · Deposit in a Golden Paradise Foreign Currency Account at a commercial bank recognised by the Central Bank; up to 50% of the minimum may be withdrawn after the first year from issuance. 1
- A fee of $2,000 · Visa fee for the 10-year term: USD 200 a year, with the fee for all 10 years paid together. 1 2
Requirements
- A deposit of at least USD 200,000 is held in a Golden Paradise Foreign Currency Account at a commercial bank recognised by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. 1
- Up to 50% of the minimum may be withdrawn after the first year from issuance. 1
- The visa fee is USD 2,000 for the 10 years (USD 200 a year), and the fee for the whole term is paid before the visa is issued. 1 2
- A police clearance report from the home or domicile country, obtained within the last 6 months, is required. 1 2
- A medical report from a hospital in Sri Lanka must clear every applicant of malaria, filariasis, tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS. 1 2
- A spouse and dependants add a marriage certificate, a police clearance report for the spouse and birth certificates. 1 2
Stay
- 10-year residence visa; the visa fee for the whole term is paid at the start.
- Visa validity: 120 months. Validity is the window to use the visa, not the length you may stay.
Work
Holders can invest, live and study in Sri Lanka; the official pages do not mention employment.
Family
Applicant, spouse and dependants.
Fine print
The Department of Immigration and Emigration’s Residence Visa page does not list the Golden Paradise Visa among its categories (checked 12 October 2026). The terms here come from the Department’s separate Golden Paradise page and brochure.
Official sources
- Golden Paradise Residence Visa Program · Department of Immigration and Emigration, Sri Lanka · checked 2026-10-12
- Golden Paradise Visa brochure · Department of Immigration and Emigration, Sri Lanka · checked 2026-10-12
- Permanent Residence Visa · Department of Immigration and Emigration, Sri Lanka · checked 2026-10-11
Golden Paradise · $200k and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Paradise · $200k | Needs an investment of $200k+ | – | – |
| Investor visa · General | Needs an investment from $100k | 5 yr, renewable | – |
| LTR · Wealthy Global Citizen Thailand | Needs an investment of $500k+ | 5 yr, renewable | Yes |
| Golden Visa · Portfolio $350k Indonesia | Needs an investment from $350k | 5 yr, renewable | – |
| Golden · AED 2M deposit United Arab Emirates | Needs an investment of AED 2M+ ≈ $545k | 10 yr, renewable | – |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Golden Paradise · $200k?
An investment of at least $200,000. Deposit in a Golden Paradise Foreign Currency Account at a commercial bank recognised by the Central Bank; up to 50% of the minimum may be withdrawn after the first year from issuance. A fee of $2,000. Visa fee for the 10-year term: USD 200 a year, with the fee for all 10 years paid together.
How long can I stay on the Golden Paradise · $200k?
10-year residence visa; the visa fee for the whole term is paid at the start.
Can I work on the Golden Paradise · $200k?
Holders can invest, live and study in Sri Lanka; the official pages do not mention employment.
Can I bring my family on the Golden Paradise · $200k?
Applicant, spouse and dependants.
Does the Golden Paradise · $200k lead to permanent residence in Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka's permanent residence visa is offered only to people of Sri Lankan descent or former citizens, non-Sri Lankan spouses of citizens, and their children.
How are Golden Paradise · $200k holders taxed in Sri Lanka?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Golden Paradise · $200k. The standard rules apply: A resident is chargeable on income from Sri Lanka and on foreign-source income (global income); a non-resident only on gains and profits arising or derived from Sri Lanka. From 1 April 2025 the rates on taxable income are 6% to LKR 1,000,000, (≈ $3,020) 18% to LKR 1,500,000, (≈ $4,530) 24% to LKR 2,000,000, (≈ $6,050) 30% to LKR 2,500,000 (≈ $7,560) and 36% above, after an aggregate personal relief of LKR 1,800,000 (≈ $5,440) for residents and citizens.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-12 against 3 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out.
- Golden Paradise Residence Visa Program · Department of Immigration and Emigration, Sri Lanka · checked 2026-10-12
- Golden Paradise Visa brochure · Department of Immigration and Emigration, Sri Lanka · checked 2026-10-12
- Permanent Residence Visa · Department of Immigration and Emigration, Sri Lanka · checked 2026-10-11
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