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📖About Sri Lanka
The Sri Lanka passport currently provides travel mobility to 39 destinations through a combination of visa-free and visa-on-arrival access. According to the latest available data for 2026, the passport ranking is 91st globally, reflecting a notable improvement from its 2021 rank of 107. Sri Lankan citizens can enjoy visa-free entry to 19 countries, including Singapore, Thailand, and the Gambia, while also benefiting from visa-on-arrival facilities in 19 locations such as the Maldives, Nepal, and Madagascar. Additionally, electronic travel authorizations are required for entry into Kenya, Seychelles, and St. Kitts and Nevis. Despite its regional standing in Asia, the Sri Lanka passport does not currently grant Schengen access, meaning a visa is required for travel to the European Union. The passport’s openness score is 42, with a global score of 31. Beyond visa-free and visa-on-arrival options, travelers have access to over 40 destinations via electronic visas (eVisas), including India, Türkiye, and Malaysia. For the remaining 140+ countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia, a standard visa must be obtained prior to departure. This data highlights the specific travel privileges and limitations inherent to the Sri Lankan nationality.
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📈Historical Ranking Trend
Sri Lanka's passport ranking progression from 2006 to 2026
Historical ranking trend based on available yearly data.
Trend: Declined by 17 positions from 2006 to 2026
Visa Requirements by Country
Complete breakdown of visa requirements for Sri Lanka passport holders
✅ Visa-Free
19 countries
Bahamas
Barbados
Cook Islands
Dominica
The Gambia
Grenada
Haiti
Lesotho
Micronesia
Montserrat
Singapore
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Vanuatu
British Virgin Islands
Tajikistan
Rwanda
Kiribati
Malawi
Thailand
🛬 Visa on Arrival
19 countries
Madagascar
Bolivia
Burundi
Cambodia
Cape Verde Islands
Comoro Islands
Guinea-Bissau
Laos
Maldives
Mauritius
Mozambique
Nepal
Palau Islands
Samoa
Sierra Leone
Timor-Leste
Tuvalu
Djibouti
Niue
🔐 ETA Required
3 countries
Kenya
Seychelles
St. Kitts and Nevis
💻 E-Visa
46 countries
Antigua and Barbuda
Azerbaijan
Benin
Colombia
Ethiopia
Gabon
Georgia
India
Iran
Kyrgyzstan
Malaysia
Moldova
Myanmar
Oman
Qatar
Sao Tome and Principe
Suriname
Türkiye
Uzbekistan
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Uganda
Albania
Vietnam
Guinea
Kazakhstan
Botswana
Bahrain
Cameroon
Equatorial Guinea
Togo
Syria
Tanzania
Cuba
Indonesia
Pakistan
Burkina Faso
Mauritania
Congo (Dem. Rep.)
Nigeria
Liberia
St. Helena
Somalia
Bhutan
Cote d'Ivoire
South Sudan
❌ Visa Required
139 countries
Afghanistan
Algeria
Andorra
Angola
Anguilla
Argentina
Armenia
Aruba
Austria
Bangladesh
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Bermuda
Bonaire; St. Eustatius and Saba
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Brazil
Brunei
Bulgaria
Canada
Cayman Islands
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
China
Congo (Rep.)
Costa Rica
Croatia
Curacao
Cyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Eritrea
Estonia
Falkland Islands
Faroe Islands
Fiji
Finland
France
French Guiana
French Polynesia
French West Indies
Germany
Ghana
Gibraltar
Greece
Greenland
Guam
Guatemala
Guyana
Honduras
Hong Kong (SAR China)
Hungary
Iceland
Iraq
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Jordan
Kosovo
Latvia
Lebanon
Libya
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macao (SAR China)
North Macedonia
Mali
Malta
Marshall Islands
Mayotte
Mexico
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Morocco
Namibia
Nauru
Netherlands
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niger
North Korea
Northern Mariana Islands
Norway
Palestinian Territory
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Reunion
Romania
Russian Federation
American Samoa
San Marino
Saudi Arabia
Serbia
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
South Africa
South Korea
Spain
St. Lucia
St. Maarten
Sudan
eSwatini
Sweden
Switzerland
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turkmenistan
Turks and Caicos Islands
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
Vatican City
Venezuela
US Virgin Islands
Yemen
Australia
Senegal
Kuwait
Taiwan (Chinese Taipei)
Comparison against other countries
Closely related passports based on region, mobility tier, and travel profile.
Bangladesh
Both South Asian nations occupy similar positions in the lower-middle mobility tier with comparable regional access.
Comparison context
In the South Asian region, the Bangladesh passport ranking closely mirrors the historical mobility trends observed in Sri Lanka.Maldives
As a neighboring island nation and key diplomatic partner in SAARC, the Maldives represents a critical geographic comparison.
Comparison context
While the Maldives passport offers significantly higher mobility, it remains a primary point of comparison for Sri Lankan outbound travel.Lebanon
Lebanon sits within the same ranking bracket, currently holding a mobility score and rank nearly identical to Sri Lanka.
Comparison context
Sri Lanka maintains a global standing comparable to the Lebanon passport, with both nations offering access to approximately 40 destinations.Related sources and important links
Trusted references for Sri Lanka passport rules, travel notices, and government information.
❓Frequently asked questions
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