Sri Lanka passport power
Asia · PassRank 39 · ranked 186th of 199
The Sri Lanka passport has a PassRank score of 39 in 2026, placing it 186th of 199 worldwide and making it one of the weakest passport. Holders can enter 18 destinations visa-free, 18 with a visa on arrival and 3 via an eTA — that is 39 of 199 destinations with no visa needed in advance. A further 55 require an e-visa and 104 require a standard visa before travel.
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Sri Lanka passport at a glance
| Access type | Destinations |
|---|---|
| Visa-free | 18 |
| Visa on arrival | 18 |
| eTA / ETA | 3 |
| PassRank score (no visa needed in advance) | 39 |
| e-Visa | 55 |
| Visa required | 104 |
| No admission | 0 |
Source: Passport Index dataset (imorte/passport-index-data). Data as of June 2026.
PassRank score = visa-free + visa on arrival + eTA = 39. Snapshot 17 February 2026. Counts exclude the Sri Lanka itself. See how this is calculated.
Visa-free destinations (18)
Countries and territories the Sri Lanka passport can enter visa-free (days shown where the dataset records a limit):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Bahamas | 90 days |
| Barbados | 180 days |
| Dominica | 180 days |
| Gambia | 90 days |
| Grenada | 90 days |
| Haiti | 90 days |
| Kiribati | 90 days |
| Lesotho | — |
| Malawi | 90 days |
| Micronesia | 30 days |
| Rwanda | 30 days |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 90 days |
| Seychelles | 90 days |
| Singapore | 30 days |
| Tajikistan | 30 days |
| Thailand | 60 days |
| Vanuatu | 120 days |
| Venezuela | 90 days |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Visa on arrival (18)
Destinations that issue the Sri Lanka passport a visa on arrival (effectively visa-free, paid at the border):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Burundi | — |
| Cambodia | — |
| Cape Verde | — |
| Comoros | — |
| Djibouti | — |
| Guinea-Bissau | — |
| Iran | — |
| Laos | — |
| Madagascar | — |
| Maldives | — |
| Mauritius | — |
| Nepal | — |
| Palau | — |
| Samoa | — |
| Sierra Leone | — |
| Tanzania | — |
| Timor-Leste | — |
| Tuvalu | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Electronic travel authorisation / eTA (3)
Destinations requiring only an online eTA (e.g. ESTA, eTA, eVisitor) for the Sri Lanka passport — quick to obtain and counted toward the PassRank score:
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Ivory Coast | — |
| Kenya | — |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
e-Visa required (55)
Destinations that require an e-visa obtained before travel (not counted in the PassRank score):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Albania | — |
| Antigua and Barbuda | — |
| Australia | — |
| Azerbaijan | — |
| Bahrain | — |
| Benin | — |
| Bhutan | — |
| Bolivia | — |
| Botswana | — |
| Burkina Faso | — |
| Cameroon | — |
| Chad | — |
| Colombia | — |
| DR Congo | — |
| Ecuador | — |
| El Salvador | — |
| Equatorial Guinea | — |
| Ethiopia | — |
| Gabon | — |
| Guinea | — |
| Guyana | — |
| Hong Kong | — |
| India | — |
| Indonesia | — |
| Iraq | — |
| Israel | — |
| Kazakhstan | — |
| Kyrgyzstan | — |
| Liberia | — |
| Libya | — |
| Malaysia | — |
| Mauritania | — |
| Moldova | — |
| Mozambique | — |
| Myanmar | — |
| Namibia | — |
| Nigeria | — |
| Oman | — |
| Pakistan | — |
| Papua New Guinea | — |
| Qatar | — |
| Sao Tome and Principe | — |
| Saudi Arabia | — |
| Somalia | — |
| South Korea | — |
| South Sudan | — |
| Suriname | — |
| Syria | — |
| Togo | — |
| Uganda | — |
| United Arab Emirates | — |
| Uzbekistan | — |
| Vietnam | — |
| Zambia | — |
| Zimbabwe | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Visa required in advance (104)
Destinations where Sri Lanka passport holders must obtain a standard visa before travelling:
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan | — |
| Algeria | — |
| Andorra | — |
| Angola | — |
| Argentina | — |
| Armenia | — |
| Austria | — |
| Bangladesh | — |
| Belarus | — |
| Belgium | — |
| Belize | — |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | — |
| Brazil | — |
| Brunei | — |
| Bulgaria | — |
| Canada | — |
| Central African Republic | — |
| Chile | — |
| China | — |
| Congo | — |
| Costa Rica | — |
| Croatia | — |
| Cuba | — |
| Cyprus | — |
| Czech Republic | — |
| Denmark | — |
| Dominican Republic | — |
| Egypt | — |
| Eritrea | — |
| Estonia | — |
| Fiji | — |
| Finland | — |
| France | — |
| Georgia | — |
| Germany | — |
| Ghana | — |
| Greece | — |
| Guatemala | — |
| Honduras | — |
| Hungary | — |
| Iceland | — |
| Ireland | — |
| Italy | — |
| Jamaica | — |
| Japan | — |
| Jordan | — |
| Kosovo | — |
| Kuwait | — |
| Latvia | — |
| Lebanon | — |
| Liechtenstein | — |
| Lithuania | — |
| Luxembourg | — |
| Macao | — |
| Mali | — |
| Malta | — |
| Marshall Islands | — |
| Mexico | — |
| Monaco | — |
| Mongolia | — |
| Montenegro | — |
| Morocco | — |
| Nauru | — |
| Netherlands | — |
| New Zealand | — |
| Nicaragua | — |
| Niger | — |
| North Korea | — |
| North Macedonia | — |
| Norway | — |
| Palestine | — |
| Panama | — |
| Paraguay | — |
| Peru | — |
| Philippines | — |
| Poland | — |
| Portugal | — |
| Romania | — |
| Russia | — |
| Saint Lucia | — |
| San Marino | — |
| Senegal | — |
| Serbia | — |
| Slovakia | — |
| Slovenia | — |
| Solomon Islands | — |
| South Africa | — |
| Spain | — |
| Sudan | — |
| Swaziland | — |
| Sweden | — |
| Switzerland | — |
| Taiwan | — |
| Tonga | — |
| Trinidad and Tobago | — |
| Tunisia | — |
| Turkey | — |
| Turkmenistan | — |
| Ukraine | — |
| United Kingdom | — |
| United States | — |
| Uruguay | — |
| Vatican | — |
| Yemen | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many countries can Sri Lanka passport holders visit visa-free?
The Sri Lanka passport has a PassRank score of 39, meaning holders can enter 39 of 199 destinations without arranging a visa in advance: 18 visa-free, 18 with a visa on arrival and 3 via an eTA. A further 55 require an e-visa and 104 require a standard visa. Snapshot 17 February 2026.
What is the Sri Lanka passport's rank in 2026?
The Sri Lanka passport ranks 186th out of 199 on the PassRank index in 2026, with a score of 39. PassRank counts destinations reachable visa-free, on arrival or via eTA; it is our own methodology and may differ from commercial indices.
Does Sri Lanka need a visa for the United States?
Sri Lanka passport holders need a visa for the United States in advance, per the snapshot. Verify the current requirement with the official US source.
How is the Sri Lanka PassRank score calculated?
We count every destination the Sri Lanka passport can enter with no visa required before travel: visa-free (18), visa on arrival (18) and eTA/ETA (3). e-Visas are excluded because they must be obtained in advance. The data is a dated snapshot from the open passport-index dataset (passportindex.org). See the methodology page for details.
Compare with similar passports
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See the full ranking, the Asia ranking, or all head-to-head comparisons.
Source & accuracy
Access data is a dated snapshot from the open passport-index dataset (MIT packaging; data from passportindex.org), captured 17 February 2026. The PassRank score is our own transparent count and may differ from commercial indices. This is general information, not legal or immigration advice — visa rules change frequently; always verify the current requirement with the destination's official government source before booking travel. PassRank is not affiliated with Passport Index or Henley & Partners.
Last updated: 2026-06-21