The Mission.
We don’t do “travel tips.” We build foundations for long-term residency in Sri Lanka’s most stable city.
The Problem
Most expat guides for Sri Lanka focus on the southern beaches. They tell you where to surf, but not how to open a PFC bank account or which hillside in Kandy loses fiber connectivity during a monsoon. They treat the country like a vacation; we treat it like a base.
The Solution
Urban Castle Kandy was founded to provide Hyper-Local Financial Intelligence. We focus on the 2026 residency landscape, ensuring you have the legal, financial, and logistical fortress you need to work remotely without the “tourist tax.”
Julian Vane
“I moved here for the tea, I stayed because I realized I could live better in Kandy on a freelance budget than I could in London on a director’s salary.”
After a decade in London’s fintech sector, Julian relocated to Kandy in 2022. He spent his first six months losing money on bad currency exchanges and “handshake” leases. He created Urban Castle to be the guide he wished he had when he first landed.
Julian specializes in Residency Logistics and Rental Arbitrage, helping Western professionals navigate the transition to the 2026 Sri Lankan Digital Nomad Visa with zero downtime.
The Urban Castle Principles
Financial Protection
We prioritize bank-grade advice on currency, taxes, and local costs to keep your capital safe from volatility.
Legal Integrity
No shortcuts. We only recommend notarized contracts and official, sustainable visa pathways.
Vetted Ground Truth
Our data isn’t from travel boards; it’s from the boots on the ground in Anniewatta, Digana, and the KCC.
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