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Golden Visa
An independent guide to the Golden Paradise Residence Visa, a 10-year residency-by-investment programme in South Asia.
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USD 200,000
Minimum Investment
10 Years
Visa Validity
USD 2,000
Government Fee
50% After Year 1
Withdrawal Option
Investment Options
Choose Your Path
Four investment activities published on the official programme page. One clear path to residency: the GPFCA deposit.
Bank Deposit (GPFCA)
The qualifying route: a deposit in a Golden Paradise Foreign Currency Account at a Central Bank-licensed bank.
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Sri Lanka Development Bonds
Government debt instruments, one of the four investment activities published for visa holders.
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Approved Investments
Direct investment in government-approved projects through the official framework.
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Property Investment
Condominium purchase and long-term leases of land and buildings within Sri Lankan property law.
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This website does not provide investment advice.
Why Invest in Sri Lanka
More Than Residency.
A Better Future.
A Defined Framework
A published government programme with official forms, defined rules and a dedicated contact.
Capital Preserved
The deposit remains your capital. Up to 50% may be withdrawn after the first year, and the full amount is released on cancellation.
Strategic Location
Positioned between South Asia, the Middle East and global markets.
Quality of Life
Island living year round, with private healthcare and international schools around Colombo.
Family Included
Spouse and dependants are eligible under the same programme and the same deposit.
The Process
Simple. Transparent. Documented.
Step 1
Check Eligibility
Confirm you meet the published requirements.
Step 2
Open GPFCA & Invest
Open the account at a licensed bank and deposit USD 200,000.
Step 3
Submit Application
Provide documents to the Department of Immigration and Emigration.
Step 4
Security Clearance
Government review and background verification.
Step 5
Receive Residence Visa
The 10-year visa is issued for you and your family.
Processing time is not officially published. The sequence above is defined; the calendar is not. How to plan around it.
Living in Sri Lanka
Island Living,
Honestly Described
From Colombo's international schools and private hospitals to the south-west coast - what long-term residence actually involves, advantages and trade-offs alike.
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Guides & Insights
Documents Required
The complete checklist, with an interactive tool.
Read guideCosts & Fees
Deposit, government fee and realistic third-party costs.
Read guideTax Overview
Residency, foreign income and treaty questions.
Read guideBanking Guide
Licensed banks, transfers and compliance.
Read guideRelocation Guide
Housing, healthcare, schools and daily life.
Read guideOfficial Forms
Direct links to the government application forms.
Read guideThe Programme
What is the Sri Lanka Golden Visa?
Direct answer
The programme launched in April 2022 and is aimed at investors who want a stable, decade-long base in South Asia. The qualifying step is the bank deposit itself. Property, business investment, leasing and government bonds are options the visa opens afterwards. It is not a citizenship programme, and approval always rests with the Department of Immigration and Emigration. Read the full About the Visa guide or check the FAQ.
Important: older documents may show different investment amounts
The Golden Paradise Residence Visa launched in April 2022 with a USD 100,000 requirement. It was raised to USD 200,000 in October 2022. Older brochures, circulars and third-party articles still circulate with the earlier figure. Every amount on this site is checked against the official Department of Immigration and Emigration page.
- Current amount: USD 200,000
- Verified: 2026-07-16
- Source: Golden Paradise Residence Visa Program - Department of Immigration and Emigration
- Next scheduled review: 2026-10-16
Programme Updates
Latest updates
Full verification of all programme facts against the official Department of Immigration and Emigration page.
Minimum investment requirement raised.
Golden Paradise Residence Visa programme launched.
Trust
Sources and standards
Every regulatory fact on this site carries a status label, a verification date and a link to its official source. We publish no invented statistics, no fake reviews and no processing-time promises. When the official material is unclear, we say so.
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