Employment Residence Visa
Employment Residence Visa is a residence route in Sri Lanka (Employment). Employer/BOI company recommendation and line-ministry approval; 1-yr renewable; dependants included. Gov fees ~USD 750 for family.
Requirements at a glance
There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Spouse and children can usually be included.
How holders are taxed
Employment income 6–36%; residents taxed worldwide.
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 | Employment |
|---|---|
| Investment | — |
| Fees (family) | CHF 600 |
| Income / yr | — |
| Assets | — |
| Min. stay | 0 |
| PR | — |
| Citizenship | — |
| Work | yes |
| Eligible | all |
| Tax | Employment income 6–36%; residents taxed worldwide. |
| As of | 2026-10 |
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