My Dream Home Visa Programme

Sri Lanka welcomes senior foreign nationals who wish for a prolonged stay in Sri Lanka on Residence

What is a Dream Home visa ?

Visa under the SRI LANKA MY DREAM HOME PROGRAMME.

Why I must choose SRI LANKA MY DREAM HOME PROGRAMME.

Residence visa valid for 02 years which is renewable, will be granted
Feeling welcome and safe while living in Sri Lanka among who are kind to foreigners.
Enjoying range of climates, seasons and temperatures etc.
Endless outdoor health-giving opportunities for golf, tennis, physical training in gyms, marathon running, swimming, surfing, snorkelling, sea or fresh water fishing, bird-watching and observing nature in world class game reserves.
Luxurious furnished houses or flats are available on the tropical coastal belt, in the scenic central highlands and in the main cities

What are the eligibility requirements for Dream Home visa scheme ?

Any foreign national over 55 years of age
1. Should remit US$15000 or the equivalent in an approved foreign currency and deposit them in a fixed deposit account in an approved any bank in Sri Lanka. And
2. A monthly remittance of US$ 1500 or the equivalent in an approved foreign currency for the principal applicant and US$ 750 or the equivalent in an approved foreign currency for each spouse and dependent child* for their upkeep (if accompanied by spouse/children) in a savings or current account in an approved any bank in Sri Lanka.

*under 18 years and unmarried

What are the documents I need to submit with my Dream Home visa application ?

Residence Visa Form with 02-passport size colour photographs. Application is available at the Visa Division of the department of Immigration Emigration or down load from www.immigration.gov.lk
A certified copy of Passport/ Travel document (All pages)
A certified copy of latest Bank Statement / other related financial documents to indicate the financial capability to support stay in Sri Lanka
Source of income (Pension / Superannuation) for monthly Remittance for US$1500 for principal applicant and US$750 for each dependent.
Police clearance certificate not later than 06 months from the country of domicile
Marriage certificate of claim Residence Visa for spouse.

What are the terms and conditions applicable ?

Applicants under this scheme may withdraw their entire fixed deposit anytime should they decide to terminate their stay in Sri Lanka. However, they must obtain prior approval from the Controller of Exchange in Sri Lanka through the Controller General of Immigration Emigration to withdraw funds. Interest gain from the fixed deposit can be withdrawn and spend for the applicants upkeep.
Should possess a valid medical insurance policy, which is applicable in Sri Lanka.
Should submit a police clearance certificate from the country of domicile. A police clearance certificate from Sri Lanka at the time of renewal of the residence visa
Not involve in any type of criminal activities.
Should not involve in any type of political activities in Sri Lanka and not participate in any activities that can be considered as sensitive to the local people and a threat to the security of the country
No paid or unpaid employment while staying in Sri Lanka
Applicants are bound by the rules and regulations of taxes of Sri Lanka and they are liable to pay relevant taxes.
Every applicant is expected to submit with half-year bank statement related to the fixed deposit and savings account to the Controller (Visa) of the Department of Immigration Emigration.
Should inform the Controller (Visa) of the Department of Immigration Emigration any changes in visa status, personal information is changed.

How are the applications processed ?

The applications are accepted and processed only at the Department of Immigration Emigration in Colombo.
Applicant will be notified the position of his/her application in writing within two weeks of the submission of application.
Successful applicant will be issued (a) a Provisional Approval Letter to open up a fixed deposit Foreign Currency account and a savings account for US$ 1500 for living expenses and (b) instruction letter to the Operational Manager of the Bank
Applicant should submit with the Bank Statement for fixed Deposit of US$15,000 and US$1500 for monthly remittance to the Competent Authority. Also US$ 750 for each dependent if applicable
Residence visa is valid for two years, which is renewable, will be granted to the applicant and dependents.
Application processing fee of US$ 150 for each applicant and dependent.
Residence visa fee (USD 200 per year for each applicant, spouse and of dependent children over 16 years age.)

Procedure for extension of Residence Visa

What are the documents I need to submit with my Residence visa Form A application ?

Copy of the passport/new passport
Renewal notice of fixed deposit certificate and bank statement of savings account.
Renewal notice of medical insurance policy
Police clearance certificate obtain from Sri Lanka

For applications and instructions, contact us

Where can I obtain a Dream Home visa application form ?

How can I submit my Dream Home visa application ?

You can submit a tourist ETA application to the nearest Sri Lankan Mission. In order to arrive in Sri Lanka to apply visa under My Dream Home scheme.

What are the fees applicable to my Dream Home visa ?

Please click here for information about visa fees

What is the maximum validity period of my Dream Home visa ?

02 years, renewable.

How can I renew my Dream Home visa ?

Applications for the extension of all visas should be made to the Controller (Visa) of the Department of Immigration and Emigration.

Where can I get a Dream Home visa renewal Application Form ?

What are the other conditions applicable to renewal of My Dream Home visa ?

Your intended stay in Sri Lanka should end at least two months before the expiry date of your travel document.

Department of Immigration and Emigration