Employment Residence Visa
Employment Residence Visa is a residence route in Sri Lanka (Werk). 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.
| Categorie | Werk |
|---|---|
| Investering | — |
| Leges (gezin) | CHF 600 |
| Inkomen / jr | — |
| Vermogen | — |
| Min. verblijf | 0 |
| PV | — |
| Staatsburgerschap | — |
| Werk | yes |
| Komt in aanmerking | all |
| Belasting | Employment income 6–36%; residents taxed worldwide. |
| Stand | 2026-10 |
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