Retiring in Sri Lanka as an American
As of our last check, Sri Lanka offers a dedicated retirement route: the My Dream Home Visa Programme.
The income requirement is in the middle of the range we see for retirement visas. Requires a monthly remittance of US$1,500 for the principal applicant (plus US$750 per dependent) into an approved Sri Lankan bank account, along with a US$15,000 fixed deposit.
Long-stay residence visa for retirees, valid two years and renewable, with no paid or unpaid work allowed. The official page states the programme is currently open for extension of existing visa holders only.
Verified against immigration.gov.lk, last checked 2026-07-03.
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Requires a monthly remittance of US$1,500 for the principal applicant (plus US$750 per dependent) into an approved Sri Lankan bank account, along with a US$15,000 fixed deposit.
Long-stay residence visa for retirees, valid two years and renewable, with no paid or unpaid work allowed. The official page states the programme is currently open for extension of existing visa holders only.
Before you act on this
Visa rules, income thresholds and processing practice change, sometimes with little notice. This page reflects what we could verify on the dates shown, for US citizens. Sri Lanka does not set different rules per nationality for the standard retirement route, but the income proof format and supporting documents vary. Always confirm the current requirements with the official immigration authority or a licensed immigration adviser before making plans, and treat the linked source as the authority, not us.
See how Sri Lanka scores overall
The visa is one of six axes. RetireScore 67/100, ranked 37 of 55 countries on the default weights.