Sri Lanka, April 13 -- Sri Lanka has advanced three places in the global passport strength index, moving from 171st to 168th in 2025, according to a report published by Dubai-based global consultancy firm Nomad Capitalist.

As in previous years, Nomad Capitalist has released its Global Passport Index for 2025.

The index ranks passports from around the world based on five criteria: visa-free travel, taxation, global perception, dual citizenship potential and personal freedom.

Sri Lanka scored 43.5 in this year's index. At present, Sri Lankan passport holders can travel to 57 countries without a visa, or obtain a visa on arrival or an e-visa.

In the global perception category, Sri Lanka scored 30.

According to Nomad Capitalist, countrie...