Sri Lanka’s passport has been ranked 169th in the world, reflecting limited global mobility compared to many other nations, according to data published by Passport Reports, an independent platform that tracks passport strength and visa access worldwide.
Sri Lanka’s passport carries a mobility score of 53, with holders able to travel to 15 countries visa‑free, access 34 destinations with visa on arrival, and obtain entry to 4 countries via electronic travel authorization (ETA).
However, visas are required for 145 destinations, underscoring the challenges faced by Sri Lankan travelers in terms of international access.
While Sri Lanka sits at 169th, other countries in the region and beyond show striking contrasts. India is ranked 131st, China 97th, Russia 75th, and Pakistan 183rd. Libya, with a score of 175, is ranked close to Sri Lanka, highlighting similar mobility constraints.
At the top of the global list, the United Arab Emirates holds the No. 1 ranking, followed by Singapore (2nd), Spain (3rd), Malaysia (4th), and Luxembourg (5th). These countries offer their citizens extensive visa‑free and visa‑on‑arrival access, making them some of the most powerful passports in the world.
Neighboring countries such as Nepal (171st), Myanmar (168th), and Ethiopia (173rd) are ranked close to Sri Lanka, reflecting similar levels of restricted mobility. In contrast, European nations like France (6th) and Norway (7th) enjoy far greater travel freedom.
passportreports.com is an independent global mobility platform designed to explain passport strength in a practical and transparent way. Instead of reducing each passport to a single ranking number, the site separates visa-free access, visa on arrival, electronic travel authorization and destinations that still require a visa in advance. This gives users a clearer view of what a passport actually offers in real travel conditions.
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