Change log

Programme updates

Every programme change we track, dated, with the old information, the new information and the source. This is also where our own verification rounds are logged.

Last officially verified: 2026-07-16 · Next scheduled review: 2026-10-16

2026-07-16

Full verification of all programme facts against the official Department of Immigration and Emigration page.

Previously: -
Now: Confirmed: USD 200,000 GPFCA minimum, 10-year validity, USD 2,000 fee, 50% withdrawal after year one, four published investment routes.

Source: Department of Immigration and Emigration · Affected pages: All fact pages

2022-10

Minimum investment requirement raised.

Previously: USD 100,000 GPFCA deposit (April 2022 launch requirement).
Now: USD 200,000 GPFCA deposit, with up to 50% withdrawable after the first year.

Source: Government of Sri Lanka announcement, reflected on the official programme page · Affected pages: /requirements/, /costs-and-fees/, /foreign-currency-account/

2022-04-28

Golden Paradise Residence Visa programme launched.

Previously: No comparable 10-year investor residence programme.
Now: 10-year residence visa for foreign investors depositing into a dedicated foreign currency account.

Source: Golden Paradise Visa Programme circular (25 May 2022) · Affected pages: /about-the-visa/

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