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Sri Lanka

Digital Nomad Visa

🎉 Zero Tax
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Income req.

$2,000/mo

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Est. monthly cost

~$857

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Visa duration

12 months ↺

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Visa cost

$225

📄 Visa Details

Income requirement
$2,000/mo
Visa cost
$225
Duration
12 months (renewable)
Path to residency
❌ No
Family friendly
✅ Yes
Processing time
1-3 weeks

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Last verified: 2026-03-23

💸 Tax Reality

🎉 Zero tax on foreign income

DN visa exempts holders from local income tax on foreign-sourced earnings.

🌍 Life in Sri Lanka

🌐 Internet

32 Mbps · Weak

🔒 Safety

Medium (57.9/100)

🏥 Healthcare

Good (71.4/100)

🗣️ English

Medium

❄️ January avg.

27°C (81°F)

☀️ July avg.

28°C (82°F)

🕐 Timezone

GMT+6

👥 Nomad community

Small

🌡️ Climate zone

Tropical

Cost of Living Index: 33.5 — full data on Numbeo →

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