Can a foreign national buy property in Sri Lanka?
Foreign ownership of land is restricted by statute, and the rules have changed more than once. Here is the shape of it, and why this is one to take proper advice on.
Guides
Foreign ownership
What the law allows foreign nationals, and where to take proper advice.
Leasing land as a foreign national
Where freehold is restricted, a long lease has been the usual route in — but the terms move with each amendment. Here is the shape, with the caveats it needs.
Foreign buyers: the practical steps and cautions
Beyond the law, buying from abroad has a practical shape. Here is how to approach it safely, with advice at the front.