Sri Lanka•AsiaProject Professional Residence Visa
At a Glance
Processing Time
14-28 days
Application Fee
200 USD
Stay Duration
1 year
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Residence visa for expatriate professionals working on government-approved projects or BOI-registered projects in Sri Lanka.
Project Professional Visas are issued to expatriate professionals whose services are required for government-approved projects or projects registered with the Board of Investment (BOI) of Sri Lanka. This includes engineers, technical experts, managers, and other skilled professionals.
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Requirements
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
At least 6 months validity
Passport photos
Recent
Professional credentials
Qualifications and certifications
Project contract
Employment contract for project
Resume
Current CV with experience
Sponsor Documents
Project company letter
Confirming professional role
Project approval
Government approval or BOI registration
Company documentation
Registration and tax compliance
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Advantages
- Supports infrastructure and development projects
- Can include family dependents
- Renewable for project duration
- Pathway to extended residency
- Government-recognized skilled work
Considerations
- Limited to approved projects
- Requires project-based employment
- Annual renewal needed
- Visa tied to specific project
- Cannot work outside approved project
Application Process
Secure project assignment
Obtain contract from project employer
Project approval verification
Confirm project is government-approved or BOI-registered
Employer applies to DI&E
Project company submits entry visa request
Receive entry visa
At Sri Lankan diplomatic mission
Enter and register
Travel to Sri Lanka
Apply for residence visa
Within 30 days of arrival
Application Forms
Project Professional Visa Application
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