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Long-term visas for foreigners buying condominiums in SL

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A long-term residence visa scheme for foreigners buying condominium property in Sri Lanka was launched at the Board of Investment (BOI) auditorium yesterday (10).

Condominium Development Projects have been identified as one of the fastest growing industries in Sri Lanka at present.

The approval of the Cabinet has also been received for the implementation of the scheme to provide long-term visas in accordance with a request made by the builders of condominium units (luxury apartments) and the buyers from the government and the BOI.

By providing long-term visas, more foreign direct investment is expected to flow into the country and it will also encourage the investors in the development of luxury apartments and foreigners buying these houses.

Accordingly, individuals who invest US$ 200,000 in an urban area condominium are eligible for a 10-year long-term visa scheme while those who invest US$ 150,000 are eligible for 05 years. Further, investors who invest US$ 75,000 in suburban area condominiums are also eligible for 5 years.

On the other hand, companies that invest US$ 500,000 in an urban area condominium are eligible for a 05-year long-term visa scheme while companies that invest US$ 500,000 in a suburban area condominium are also eligible for a 05-year long-term visa scheme.

Speaking at the event, Minister of State for Investment Promotion Dilum Amunugama said that there are about 30,000 luxury apartments in Sri Lanka, of which about 5,000 are BOI investment projects. He said that long-term visas will be issued for all these projects under the scheme.

“This will expand the opportunities for foreigners from any country to buy and invest in condominiums in Sri Lanka. Investors from countries like China, India, Pakistan, South Korea, Russia and Iran have already invested heavily in this field. These projects will also be implemented in Galle, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Kurunegala and Ambalangoda,” the state minister said.

Registration of Condominium Housing Project Companies under the Department of Immigration and Emigration was done today and this programme is carried out by the BOI in collaboration with the Department of Immigration and Emigration and the Ministry of Defence.

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COVID subvariants spreading in Asia detected in Sri Lanka

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The Medical Research Institute of Sri Lanka has confirmed that the COVID-19 variant currently spreading in the Asian region has also been identified in the country.

Dr. Jude Jayamaha, a specialist in viral diseases at the Medical Research Institute, stated that patients infected with the Omicron subvariants LF.7 and XFG are being reported locally.

Dr. Jayamaha explained that this finding was confirmed through research conducted on biological samples collected from several hospitals across the island.

However, he emphasized that there is no need for undue fear regarding these COVID-19 variants.

Health authorities have also stressed the importance of vulnerable groups—such as pregnant mothers, the elderly, and those with chronic illnesses—following health guidelines, including wearing face masks and avoiding crowded places.

Dr. Jayamaha reiterated that new COVID-19 variants emerge periodically, and health authorities are continuously monitoring the situation, so the public should remain calm.

(newswire.lk)

(This story, originally published by newswire.lk has not been edited by SLM staff)

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Anudi misses out from Miss World Quarter-Finals

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The Miss World organization has announced its quarter-finalists, selecting 40 contestants from across Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas.

Sri Lanka’s Anudi Gunasekara, was not selected in the top 40, despite being recognized for her impressive performances in the Multimedia and Head-to-Head challenges.

The top 40 consisted of 10 contestants each from Asia & Oceania, Europe, Africa and the Americas.

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Fuel prices unchanged

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The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) announced that there will be no revision of fuel prices for the month of June 2025.

Accordingly, all fuel prices will remain unchanged for June, it said.  

Existing fuel prices (per litre):

Auto Diesel – Rs. 274
Super Diesel – Rs. 325
Petrol 92 Octane – Rs. 293
Petrol 95 Octane – Rs. 341
Kerosene – Rs. 178

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