New visa scheme for foreign investors launched in Sri Lanka

A new visa scheme for foreign investors to invest, live and study in Sri Lanka was launched today.

The launching ceremony of the ‘Golden Paradise Visa Scheme’ was held under the aegis of Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe and Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne at the Department of Immigration and Emigration, Battaramulla today (May 30).

A website dedicated to the Golden Paradise Residence Visa programme was also launched.

This is dedicated to investors to enjoy the benefit of Sri Lanka while contributing and reaping the benefits of the booming economy, the Ministry of Defence said.

Addressing the gathering, Defence Secretary Kamal Gunaratne praised the Acting Controller General of Immigration and Emigration Bandula Harischandra and his staff for the effort taken to bring this to a reality.

“We are hoping to evaluate this programme in due course and make necessary improvements, if required,” he added.

Additional Secretary of the State Ministry of Defence U.K. Bandara, Director General of Consular Affairs of the Foreign Ministry Priyanka Wijegunasekara, Director General of the Board of Investment Renuka Weerakoon, Director General of the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority Dhammika Wijesinghe and others attended the event. (Colombo Gazette)