Rank #40 · Feb 2026
Sri Lanka Digital Nomad Visa
Standard rabies and health certificate requirements.
Key Requirements
- Visa Fee
- $500
- Processing
- 1 week
- Validity
- 1 year (renewable)
- Income
- $2,000/mo
- Savings Option
- N/A
- Pet Friendliness
- 5/10
- Tax trigger
- 183 days
- Insurance required
- Yes
Cost of Living (Nomad Premium 2026)
Based on short-term rentals, coworking, and expat amenities—not local long-term rates.
- Cost Tier
- Ultra-Low
- Total (est.)
- ~$1,100/mo
- 1BR Center
- ~$450/mo
- Coffee
- ~$1.8
- Internet
- 25 Mbps
- Coworking
- ~$90/mo
Visa Overview
Sri Lanka is recovering and welcoming nomads with open arms. The surf scene in Weligama and the tea hills of Ella are incredible for remote work. The visa fee includes the residency card.
Pet Entry & Rules
Standard rabies and health certificate requirements. Pets are allowed in many of the newer surf camps and villas. The locals are generally very friendly towards animals.
Tax Residency
Sri Lanka does not tax foreign-sourced income for individuals on the digital nomad visa program.