Retire in Sri Lanka
Featured city: Galle
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Sri Lanka's My Dream Home visa targets retirees with renewable two-year residency. Tea-covered highlands, palm-fringed beaches, and a very low cost of living make it an appealing tropical option.
Tropical island, low cost, My Dream Home visa
- Low Cost
- Warm Climate
- Beach/Coastal
- Easy Visa
- US State Department advises exercising increased caution — verify current advisory before travel.
- English is not widely spoken outside major cities — plan for a language learning curve.
- Healthcare quality can be uneven outside major urban centers — private international insurance is strongly recommended.
- Infrastructure (roads, internet, utilities) may vary by region — visit before committing to a long lease.
Retirement visa
The "Golden Paradise Visa" allows retirees over 60 to stay for 10 years with a deposit of $20,000 in a local bank.
Cost of living
In Colombo, a one-bedroom apartment costs roughly $450, and local food and transport are exceptionally inexpensive.
Numbeo cost indexHealthcare
Private hospitals in Colombo provide good care at low prices, but comprehensive insurance for medical evacuation is recommended.
Healthcare indexSafety
Visitors should exercise caution due to past civil unrest; the State Dept currently lists a Level 2 advisory.
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