Sri Lanka
Asia
Key facts
- Capital
- Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
- Population
- 21,756,000
- 2025
- Area
- 65,610 km²
- Official languages
- Sinhala, Tamil
- Currency
- Sri Lankan Rupee
- LKR
- GDP per capita
- US$5,002
- 2025
- Dual citizenship
- Allowed with conditions
- Sri Lanka allows dual citizenship only by ministerial grant: citizens acquiring another nationality lose Sri Lankan citizenship unless approved for retention or resumption.
Sri Lanka (Asia) has data on 11/14 Prosperous Intelligence indices. Strongest relative position: Cost of Living Index — #63/200 (76.9/100). Lowest relative position: Wealth Protection Index — #154/205 (40.5/100). The passport ranks #102/198 and reaches 35 destinations without a consular visa in advance. Global Citizenship Score 46.1/100 (#136/199). On the entry side, 190/197 passports can enter Sri Lanka without a consular visa in advance. The dataset records 3 active citizenship and residence programmes in Sri Lanka.
Scores on 11 indices
- Health & Longevity51.5
- Safety & Stability68.1
- Economy & Income57.3
- Education57.8
- Environment & Clean Water72.4
- Infrastructure79.4
- Digital Connectivity41.5
- Equality49.1
- Learning Quality39.6
- Educational Attainment84.1
- Expected Years of Schooling54.2
- Education Spending41.9
- Basic Access75.4
- Violent Crime93.2
- Stability & Absence of Terrorism50.9
- Law Enforcement & Order43.9
- Road Safety49.9
- Absence of Armed Conflict100.0
- Health Outcomes88.6
- Coverage & Access85.0
- Health Workforce & Facilities25.9
- Spending & Investment6.5
- Financial Protection24.8
- Personal Income Tax34.5
- Capital Gains & Dividends70.0
- System & Incentives45.0
- Net Wealth Tax100.0
- Inheritance & Gift Tax100.0
- Corporate & Social Security35.8
- Rule of Law & Property Rights38.9
- Political Stability50.9
- Institutions & Regulation41.4
- Financial Soundness38.0
- Monetary Stability34.1
- Freedom of Capital Movement40.0
- Education57.8
- Healthcare51.5
- Safety68.1
- Quality of Life59.6
- Cost of living76.9
- Passport7.5
- Passport7.5
- Quality of Life59.6
- Safety68.1
- Healthcare51.5
- Purchasing power & price stability39.1
- Education57.8
- Wealth Protection40.5
- Tax61.8
- Cost of living76.9
- Healthcare51.5
- Safety68.1
- Quality of Life59.6
- Tax61.8
- Wealth Protection40.5
- Affordable Prices95.3
- Price Stability34.1
- Purchasing power40.3
At a glance
Entering Sri Lanka
- Visa-free: 0 passports
- Visa on arrival: 0 passports
- eTA: 190 passports
- e-Visa: 0 passports
- Consular visa required: 7 passports
Regional position and data sources
- First in Asia on 0/11 indices
- Above the regional median on 0/11 indices
- Each index lists its source and data date on the Data sources page
Citizenship and residence programmes in the dataset
- Resident Visa (Business/Investor) via Board of Investment (BOI)
- Digital Nomad Visa
- Golden Paradise Residence Visa Programme
Frequently asked questions about Sri Lanka
What is the capital of Sri Lanka?
The capital of Sri Lanka is Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte.
What is the population of Sri Lanka?
According to the World Bank, Sri Lanka had a population of 21,756,000 in 2025.
What are the official languages of Sri Lanka?
The official languages of Sri Lanka are Sinhala and Tamil.
What currency does Sri Lanka use?
Sri Lanka uses the Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR).
Does Sri Lanka allow dual citizenship?
Sri Lanka allows dual citizenship only by ministerial grant: citizens acquiring another nationality lose Sri Lankan citizenship unless approved for retention or resumption.
How strong is the Sri Lanka passport?
The Sri Lanka passport ranks #102 of 198 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Passport Index and reaches 35 destinations without applying for a consular visa in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA).
How many destinations require a visa for Sri Lanka passport holders?
Holders of the Sri Lanka passport must apply for a consular visa before travelling to 148 destinations and need an e-Visa for 64. Full list: Sri Lanka passport page.
How many passports can enter Sri Lanka without applying for a visa in advance?
190 of 197 passports can enter Sri Lanka without applying for a consular visa in advance: 190 with an eTA. 7 must apply for a consular visa.
What citizenship and residency programmes does Sri Lanka offer?
The Prosperous Intelligence dataset records 3 active citizenship and residency programmes in Sri Lanka: Resident Visa (Business/Investor) via Board of Investment (BOI), Digital Nomad Visa and Golden Paradise Residence Visa Programme. Details: Opportunity Map.
What is the minimum investment for residency or citizenship in Sri Lanka?
In Sri Lanka, Golden Paradise Residence Visa Programme requires a minimum investment starting from US$75,000 and Resident Visa (Business/Investor) via Board of Investment (BOI) requires starting from US$250,000 (reference USD conversion).
How long does an application take in Sri Lanka?
In Sri Lanka, an application under Digital Nomad Visa takes about 0–1 months and Golden Paradise Residence Visa Programme about 1–3 months (reference processing time).
How many days a year do you need to spend in Sri Lanka?
In Sri Lanka, Digital Nomad Visa requires 365 days of physical presence a year (reference figure).
Can family members join programmes in Sri Lanka?
Family members included: Resident Visa (Business/Investor) via Board of Investment (BOI): spouse; Digital Nomad Visa: spouse and children under 18; Golden Paradise Residence Visa Programme: spouse.
Where is Sri Lanka strongest and weakest in Prosperous Intelligence’s indices?
Relative to other countries, Sri Lanka is strongest on the Cost of Living Index (#63 of 200) and weakest on the Wealth Protection Index (#154 of 205).
How does Sri Lanka rank for quality of life?
Sri Lanka scores 59.6/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Quality of Life Index, ranking #138 of 211.
Is Sri Lanka expensive to live in?
Sri Lanka scores 76.9/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Cost of Living Index, ranking #63 of 200. This is the affordability-of-living-costs score: a higher score means lower prices.
How safe is Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka scores 68.1/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Global Safety Index, ranking #109 of 203.
How does Sri Lanka rank for healthcare?
Sri Lanka scores 51.5/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Healthcare Index, ranking #121 of 192.
How does Sri Lanka rank for education?
Sri Lanka scores 57.8/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Education Index, ranking #114 of 191.
How does Sri Lanka rank on taxes?
Sri Lanka scores 61.8/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Tax Freedom Index, ranking #101 of 145. Detailed tax rates: Tax Freedom Index.
What the profile contains
- Key facts from government and international sources
- Scores and global ranks on 11 Prosperous Intelligence indices
- Entry rules, passport strength and residency programmes
Why the profile matters
- Compare one country across many criteria on a single page
- Not a substitute for legal, tax or investment advice
Method
- How each index is scored and weighted
- The limits of the data and how to check official sources
