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Sri Lanka (Ceylon) is a picturesque island located in the Indian Ocean, off the southern coast of Hindustan. The Democratic Republic boasts an ancient history and a vibrant local culture. The island's vast diversity of rare, exotic animals and plants, as well as stunning landscapes, will enchant even the most discerning traveler. It's no wonder it's so popular with tourists. Starting this year, anyone can apply for the long-awaited "digital nomad" visa and stay in Sri Lanka indefinitely.

What are the conditions for the "digital nomad" program in Sri Lanka?

The "digital nomad" program has been developed by Ceylon's authorities over the past two years. It was announced as a means of strengthening the economy and increasing tourist flow. The Cabinet of Ministers also hopes to attract highly qualified specialists in the field of IT technologies, advanced developments, and any online business to the country.

The conditions of the DNV Sri Lanka program are quite attractive:

• a specialist must pay a one-time visa application fee of $500;
• a minimum monthly income of $2,000 is required. This may be a salary, payment for services received in a bank account, income from business or investments;
• you can take the whole family with you, your spouse, minor children;
• you will need to obtain a passport valid for at least six months;
• you must also add a hotel reservation or a signed rental agreement to the package of documents, or provide an employment contract with a local company;
• you can receive a salary or other income from your activities only through an account in a local bank.

The "digital nomad" visa is issued for 1 year, with the possibility of extension for an unlimited period. That is, if a specialist likes Sri Lanka, he or she can stay and live there.

The visa is available not only to company employees. It can be obtained by self-employed individuals, consultants, tutors, and freelancers. That is, people of any profession who can provide services or perform their tasks remotely, via the internet. The program also works for business owners in other countries, including Russia.

Where else is it comfortable to live and work on a "digital nomad" visa?

If an island in the Indian Ocean is too far from European civilization or too hot, remote professionals have plenty of other options. For example, Greece issues preferential visas to "digital nomads" from Russia and Belarus without restrictions. The country's mild Mediterranean climate is more familiar to Russians and allows them to enjoy the hot summer season. Numerous interesting ancient monuments harmoniously combine with a high standard of living, modern business centers and shops, and varied and delicious local cuisine.

What are the conditions of the Greek Digital Nomad Visa program:

• You must provide documents proving a monthly income of at least 3,500 euros, as well as a rental agreement for housing or a hotel room for 2 years.
• You will also need an employment contract with a company operating outside of Greece, registration as self-employed or an individual entrepreneur in another country. "Nomads" do not have the right to work or provide services for payment in the country.
• You can obtain a residence permit not only for yourself, but also for your husband / wife, minor children as dependents. In this case, an additional €700 per spouse and €525 per child are added to the minimum limit.

The visa is issued for up to 2 years, after which it can be extended if the applicant meets the program conditions. Moreover, the Digital Nomad residence permit in Greece gives the right to free movement within the Schengen area. Interested but don't know where to start? Contact the Digital-Nomad company at the link: https://nomadlist.com/. Experienced specialists will help you collect the necessary documents in full compliance with Greek immigration law and submit an application for a residence permit with a 100% guarantee.

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