Requirements
Sri Lanka Golden Visa requirements
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Frequently Misunderstood
The requirements at a glance
| Requirement | What it means | Status |
|---|---|---|
| USD 200,000 deposit | Placed in a GPFCA at a Central Bank-licensed bank. Remains your capital. | Current |
| Deposit proof | Bank confirmation of the fund transfer, included in the application file. | Current |
| Police clearance | From the country of domicile, issued within 6 months. Applicant and spouse. | Current |
| Medical report | Authorised local hospital clears all applicants of Malaria, Filariasis, TB and HIV/AIDS. | Current |
| Official forms | Residence Visa application and Personal Particular Form. | Current |
| Government fee | USD 2,000 for the full 10-year period. | Current |
| Family documents | Marriage certificate, birth certificates, certified translations where applicable. | Current |
| Dependant age limit | Not published on the current official page. Confirm with the Department. | Awaiting clarification |
CurrentVerified 2026-07-16 · View official source
The financial requirement
The deposit is the heart of the programme. It goes into a dedicated foreign currency account and stays under your name.
Two rules make it more flexible than it first sounds. Up to 50% can be withdrawn after the first year from the visa issue date. And the full amount is released if the visa is cancelled on written request.
Key Takeaway
Clearances and medical
The police clearance comes from your home country and must be issued within six months of use. Turnaround varies considerably by country, so order it against your submission date.
The medical examination happens in Sri Lanka, at an authorised local hospital. All applicants, including family members, must be cleared of the four specified conditions.
Common Mistake
Beyond the published list
Two hurdles are real but less visible in the official summary.
First, the bank: opening a GPFCA triggers source-of-funds and anti-money-laundering checks that vary by institution. Expect to document where the USD 200,000 comes from.
Second, the security clearance: the original programme circular states that if clearance fails, a granted visa is cancelled and the deposit can be withdrawn.
Important
Changed amounts in circulation
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
Next Step
Common mistakes
| Mistake | Why it hurts | Do instead |
|---|---|---|
| Planning around USD 100,000 | Older circulars still show the launch figure | Use USD 200,000, the figure on the official page |
| Ordering police clearance first | It expires in 6 months while banking runs | Fund the GPFCA first, then order the certificate |
| Treating the list as a guarantee | Approval is discretionary with a security clearance | Meet the list, then expect a government decision |
Tip
Frequently asked questions
Is USD 200,000 the total cost?
No. It is a deposit that remains your capital. The only government payment is the USD 2,000 fee; third-party costs come on top.
Do both spouses need police clearance?
Yes. The published requirement covers the main applicant and spouse, each from their country of domicile, issued within six months.
Can requirements change again?
Yes. The minimum has already been raised once, from USD 100,000 to USD 200,000 in October 2022. Verify against the official page before committing.
The regulatory figures in this guide are checked against the official programme page of the Department of Immigration and Emigration and dated in our source register. Changes are logged publicly in the change log.
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