What are the eligibility requirements for Dream Home visa scheme ?

1. 1. Any foreign national over 55 years of age
2. 2. a. Should remit US$15000 or the equivalent in an approved foreign currency and deposit them in a fixed deposit account in an approved any bank in Sri Lanka.And 
   2. b. A monthly remittance of US$ 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 ?

1. Residence Visa Form with 02-passport size photographs. Application is available in the Visa Division of the department of Immigration Emigration or down load from www.immigration.gov.lk
2. A certified copy of Passport/ Travel document (All pages)
3. A certified copy of latest Bank Statement / other related financial documents to indicate the financial capability to support stay in Sri Lanka
4. Source of income (Pension / Superannuation) for monthly Remittance for US$1500 for principal applicant and US$750 for each dependent.
5. Police clearance certificate not later than 06 months from the country of domicile
6. 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 Interest gain from the fixed deposit can be withdrawn and spend for the applicants upkeep.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
• Resident GuestsApplicants 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 10.

• 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.
• Visa Application Processing Fee (Please click here for information about visa fees
• Application processing fee of US$ 150 for each applicant and dependent.
• Residence visa fee and tax -SLR. 20,000.00 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 ?

• Head office of the Department of Immigration & Emigration, Colombo
• Overseas Sri Lankan Missions

Download printable versions of the Application Forms here

How can I submit my Dream Home visa application ?
You can submit a tourist visa application to the nearest Sri Lankan Mission. 

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 Department of Immigration and Emigration.

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

• Head office of the Department of Immigration & Emigration, Colombo
• Regional Offices at Kandy, Matara and Anuradhapura

Download printable versions of the Application Forms here

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. 

Transit Visa 
What is a Transit Visa ?
A Transit Visa, as its name implies, is an entry permit granted to a foreign national for admission into Sri Lanka for a brief period which is incidental and in the course of his journey to another destination.
Nationals of countries listed in Schedule 'A' are given endorsements at the port of entry in Sri Lanka. Others should obtain Transit Visas from Sri Lankan Missions abroad.

What are the eligibility requirements for a Transit visa ?
Any foreign national who is en-route to another country via Sri Lanka is the only eligible applicant for transit visas. 

A Transit Visa is not required by a passenger who enters Sri Lanka in the course of an unbroken journey, and the journey is to be continued by the same vessel or carrier. 

A Transit Visa will also not be required from any person or group when an airline provides a list of such transit passengers and undertakes to carry them on their next available flights. In such instances, the passports of the transit passengers will be retained by the Senior Authorized Officer at the Arrival Lounge and transferred to the Senior Authorized Officer at the Departure Lounge to be handed over to the passengers when they leave. This facility is not offered as a matter of routine but should be specifically applied for by the airlines and granted by the Controller General of Immigration & Emigration.

This procedure is only applicable to passengers who require a prior visa for entry into Sri Lanka. Passengers who do not need a prior visa for entry will be allowed entry to then join their connecting flights.

Where can I obtain a Transit visa application form ?

• Overseas Sri Lankan Missions
• Download printable versions of the Application Forms here

How can I submit my Transit visa application ?
You can submit a tourist visa application to the nearest Sri Lankan Mission. 

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

What are the fees applicable to a Transit visa ?
Visa fees are levied on a reciprocal basis. Transit Visa fees are the same as the Visit Visa fees detailed in schedule “B”

What is the maximum validity period of a Transit visa ?
A transit Visa shall be granted for a maximum of one month by the Sri Lankan Mission abroad.

How can I renew Transit visa ?
Applications for the extension of all visas should be made to the Department of Immigration and Emigration. If a Transit Visa has been issued for a shorter period than the statutory maximum period of one month, there should be no reason for refusing an extension if the applicant has complied with the conditions 

Where can I get a Transit visa renewal Application Form ?
Head office of the Department of Immigration & Emigration, Colombo 
Download printable versions of the Application Forms here

What are the other conditions applicable to renewal of a Transit visa ? 
Your intended stay in Sri Lanka should end at least two months before the expiry date of your travel document.