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New Zealand Temporary Retirement Visitor Visa: NZ$7,891 (≈ $4,410.35) fee, 24 months. Sri Lanka My Dream Home Programme: 24 months, $1,500 a month.

Discontinued: Sri Lanka My Dream Home Programme is no longer open to new applicants. The page is kept for reference.

Key differences

New Zealand Temporary Retirement and Sri Lanka My Dream are built for Retirees.

Your situation

Your situationCheck which of these visas you qualify for

Side by side

Best in row
Cost
Minimum income
NZ$5,000 (≈ $2,794.55)/mo
Best: Lowest income requirement. $1,500/mo
Application fee
NZ$7,891 (≈ $4,410.35)
Not available
Timing
Initial duration
2 years
2 years
Processing time
~5 wks
Not available
Years to PR
No PR path
No PR path
Days per year
Not available
Not available
Family
Dependents allowed
Yes
Yes
Renewable
Yes
Yes
Rating
Our score
2.4/5
2.4/5

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