Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- Sri Lanka has climbed up to the 93rd rank in the Henley Passport Index 2026, with access to 39 destinations, according to the latest global passport rankings released by Henley & Partners.

The Henley Passport Index is regarded as the original and most authoritative ranking of passports worldwide, measuring the number of destinations passport holders can access without obtaining a prior visa.

The index is compiled using exclusive data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), and enhanced by Henley & Partners' research team.

Singapore has retained the top position for the second consecutive year, with its passport holders enjoying visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 192 destinations.

Japan and So...