Sri Lanka, July 23 -- The Sri Lankan passport has made a major leap and climbed five places from 96th to 91st, in the Henley Passport Index. The Sri Lankan passport jumped four spots last year as well.

The Henley Passport Index 2025 ranks countries on the basis of the number of destinations their holders can enter without having a prior visa.

Currently, Sri Lanka has visa-free access to 42 destinations in the world.

Singapore passport holders are given visa-free entry to 193 destinations.

Passport holders of Japan and South Korea remain a close second, with visa-free travel for 190 countries.

Seven European passports share the 3rd place - Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, and Spain, all with access to 189 destination...