Living in Sri Lanka. Long Term

a40bill New member

Member since 31 August 2009

a40billNew member03 September 2009 03:48:13

Hi, new to this forum. We are a married british couple currently "living in Goa" but the visa situation is getting really akward now.

So we are looking at trying to live in Sri Lanka. When we were last in Colombo in early February this year. the city was almost like a fortress have things changed now the war is over.

We are coming across in October and going to the south west coastal area, Galle and Koggala. Does any know any good house rental agents in these places. Does any one have any advice or knowledge on long term visa's in Sri Lanka. Are there other ways of staying in Sri Lanka on a long term basis, apart from the Permanent Residence - Resident Guest Visa (RGV) We will not be starting a business, as we ae now retired.聽

Regards.

Will.

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Slimsl Active member

Member since 13 July 2009

SlimslActive member03 September 2009 06:10:16

Hi Bill ,
Security situation is almost the same , but future there will be less check points, things are really getting better.
If you wish to rent some place there some online sites , try them without a dealer
try
bhoomi.lk/
wow.lk/

moveable feast New member

Member since 31 January 2009

moveable feastNew member21 September 2009 13:10:22

if you are now retired you can get residency under the new government scheme.聽 I think its called "My dream sri lanka" or similar.

simon associated, galle face court, colombo are the best lawyers to help you organise this.聽 they speak english (lots of people do in sri lanka) and are a bit sloooowwww but will get聽 the job done.

re rental on the south coast, check out pearl sri lanka real estate, they have rentals.聽 so does ceylonrealty, lankarealestate and a few others.聽 Pearl sri lanka are particularly helpful and friendly though.

good luck, hope you find something you like.

moveable feast

Traveller2 Member

Member since 13 January 2010

Traveller2Member13 January 2010 15:35:26

Hi all,

I'm currently living in Canada and is considering moving to Sri Lanka to live.聽 Any feedback in terms of what to expect based on the living standars in Canada vs Sri Lanka?

sammoon Active member

Member since 15 January 2013

sammoonActive member10 April 2013 01:13:27

If you are retired depending on your age you can apply for the Dream Home Program. This is the most ideal for retirees in Sri Lanka. RGS is also convenient but you do need to contribute to our economy with your skills or investment.
I just realized this is a 2009 post, why is it beign sent to me now in the email.

nisnan New member

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nisnanNew member15 April 2013 09:24:35

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Rozj Member

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RozjMember05 February 2017 03:08:14

Pls fwd me your email address at your earliest, I can arrange this without any hassle.

Superman man Active member

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Superman manActive member05 February 2017 08:41:55

this is a sapm i guess

Rozj Member

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RozjMember05 February 2017 09:19:53

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I am a Tour Operator and have been handling local residence visa's for almost 17 yrs. This is a multiple entry yearly renewable visa where you can also open your own local bank account.

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Kasun Jayaweera Member

Member since 02 April 2017

Kasun JayaweeraMember02 April 2017 12:40:10

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Hi,

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Hope this helps!