Residency visas?

Member since 21 November 2011

reebs79Member14 February 2012 11:57:17

Hi- has anyone out here had experience of applying for a residency visa that is not spousal or employment related? e.g. a business residency visa or company ownder? I'd be keen to hear about your experiences and whether you needed a lawyer to help you with it?

Thanks!

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roberto1956 Member

Member since 23 February 2012

roberto1956Member23 February 2012 06:16:29

Hi There is a prostige to aplied for residence visa
1 need appointement letter from sri lankan company
2 application to be field to immigration office
3 request an entry visa from the sri lankan embasy in your country
4 come to sri lanka with an entry visa
5 apply for resident visa to immigration office

a40bill New member

Member since 31 August 2009

a40billNew member25 February 2012 17:28:53

Hi Take a look at this.

My Dream Home Visa Programme.

www.immigration.gov.lk/web/index.php?op … 99&lang=en www.immigration.gov.lk/web/index.php?op … 99&lang=en

reebs79 Member

Member since 21 November 2011

reebs79Member27 February 2012 12:00:09

thanks people! unfortunately dream home visas are for over 55s though!

a40bill New member

Member since 31 August 2009

a40billNew member27 February 2012 14:40:00

Are there any British Ex Pats living in SL. Fancy a chat about living there, we are looking into the My Dream Home Visa Programme.

Thanks.

zbbo Member

Member since 20 August 2011

zbboMember20 March 2012 05:04:09

What I did was to go to a well known lawyer, to establish a company and then get the residence visa. It was more expensive of course, but I did nothing at all except signing the forms they provided. I couldn't believe it'd be that easy (except the price lol). If you are around Galle I can give details.
Good luck.

Caatz Member

Member since 29 March 2012

CaatzMember29 March 2012 15:38:41

Hi zbbo, I've been trying for years to get a residence visa in Sri Lanka and I wonder how it can be that easy by just opening up a business? Can u tell me more and how to proceed? Do u need a lawyer? For u info, I lived inSl for 7 years thanks to a sponsorship... But that was almost 10 years ago now. Thanks for your feedback.