Sri Lanka Retirement

Member since 25 April 2025

108ragnarNew member27 April 2025 11:55:53

I am having trouble getting accurate information on how expat retirees are taxed in Sri Lanka. There is no mention of whether expat foreign incomes (pensions, capital gains, etc.) are taxed, and if so, at what rate. So far, the only place I have found that does not tax foreign income at all is the Philippines. Also, it looks like the My Dream Home retirement program is not available anymore, and I can't see anything that replaces it. The only visa for long term stays seems to be a 30 day renewable visitor's visa with restricted exit/entry. Can anyone here tell me if this is correct or not? I find the Sri Lanka government websites to be vague and lacking useful information.

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CharlieSwan101 Member

Member since 13 April 2025

CharlieSwan101Member29 April 2025 03:57:21

@108ragnar

No residency visas of any type are available at the moment unfortunately . Only alternative is the 30 day tourist visa with 3 month extensions. Keep having to exit here which is becoming very expensive and frustrating

108ragnar New member

Member since 25 April 2025

108ragnarNew member29 April 2025 11:08:16

Thanks. They seem to be shooting themselves in the foot. What will happen to all the retirement and long term care homes built on the hope of attracting foreigners?

kugan1351 Member

Member since 02 October 2025

kugan1351Member26 October 2025 03:14:21

@108ragnar

Hi 108ragnar,

I was in your situation 4 years ago. Now I am a dual citizen, own a house in Sri Lanka and am enjoying every day of my life doing what I planned to do for years.

Push the dual citizenship. Being here with all the documents the Immigration Department want from you will do the job.

Best wishes.

Kugan