Digital Nomad Visa
changing — Rules reportedly revised 2026 (5-yr option)
Digital Nomad Visa is a residence route in Sri Lanka (Digital nomad). Remote work for foreign employer/clients; income ≥USD 2,000/month (+USD 500 per dependant); 2026 reports of a 5-yr option and lower USD 1,500 threshold — verify. Low confidence. Gov fees ~USD 625 for family.
Digital nomad visas and tax residency →Requirements at a glance
You need an annual income of about CHF 19'200. There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Spouse and children can usually be included.
How holders are taxed
Foreign remote-work income generally not taxed if not remitted/locally sourced (verify).
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Category | Digital nomad |
|---|---|
| Investment | — |
| Fees (family) | CHF 500 |
| Income / yr | CHF 19'200 |
| Assets | — |
| Min. stay | 0 |
| PR | — |
| Citizenship | — |
| Work | remoteOnly |
| Eligible | all |
| Tax | Foreign remote-work income generally not taxed if not remitted/locally sourced (verify). |
| As of | 2026-10 |
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