Free entry for Sri Lankan citizens to 42 diverse locations, detailed below:
Sri Lankan Passport Holds Visa-Free Access to 42 Destinations Worldwide
As of 2025, Sri Lankan passport holders can travel to 42 destinations worldwide without a pre-departure visa or with visa-on-arrival (VOA) access. This places Sri Lanka 91st on the Henley Passport Index, sharing the position with Iran.
Among the visa-free destinations, Sri Lanka has recently waived visa fees for visitors from 40 countries, but this refers to travelers coming to Sri Lanka rather than Sri Lankans traveling abroad. However, Sri Lankan passport holders benefit from visa-free or VOA entry mostly across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
Some confirmed visa-free or VOA destinations for Sri Lankans include:
- European countries: United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Turkey
- Asian countries: India, Indonesia, Japan, China, Malaysia, Thailand, Pakistan
- Middle Eastern countries: Kuwait
- Others: Various countries in Africa and the Caribbean likely fall under the visa-exempt or VOA list to reach the 42 total, though detailed country-by-country lists from official Sri Lankan government sites or the Henley Passport Index are advisable.
The Bahamas, Barbados, Bolivia (VOA), British Virgin Islands, Burundi (VOA), Cambodia (VOA), Cape Verde Islands (VOA), Comoro Islands (VOA), Cook Islands, Djibouti (VOA), Dominica, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau (VOA), Haiti, Kenya (ETA), Kiribati, Laos (VOA), Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives (VOA), Mauritius (VOA), Micronesia, Montserrat, Mozambique (VOA), Nepal (VOA), Niue, Palau Islands (VOA), Rwanda, Samoa (VOA), Seychelles (ETA), Singapore, Sierra Leone (VOA), Somalia (VOA), St. Kitts and Nevis (ETA), St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Tajikistan, Thailand, Gambia, Timor-Leste (VOA), Tuvalu (VOA), and Vanuatu are among the destinations where Sri Lankan passport holders can travel without a pre-departure visa.
In addition to these destinations, Sri Lankan travellers can visit countries like MALAWI, MALDIVES, MOZAMBIQUE, NEPAL, PALAU ISLANDS, RWANDA, SAMOA, SIERRA LEONE, SOMALIA, ST. KITTS AND NEVIS, ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADES, TAJIKISTAN, THAILAND, GAMBIA, TIMOR-LESTE, TUVALU, and VANUATU without needing a visa on arrival or electronic travel authorization.
The Henley Passport Index 2025 does not provide information about the travel freedom of passport holders from other countries or territories. The index ranks Sri Lanka's passport among the top 100 globally, but it does not specify the methodology used to determine the rankings. The Henley Passport Index 2025 is a global ranking of passport travel freedom, measuring it based on the number of destinations a passport holder can enter without needing a pre-departure visa. For exact current lists, official government immigration or Henley Passport Index updates are recommended.
- The visa-free destinations for Sri Lankan passport holders also include businesses in the Maldives, offering career opportunities for those interested in the tourism industry.
- With a visa-free entry to Thailand, sports enthusiasts from Sri Lanka can participate in various sports events, boosting their career prospects.
- For those seeking a change in lifestyle, visa-free access to countries like Vanuatu and Grenada, known for their beautiful beaches and relaxed environments, could be an attractive opportunity for travel and potential relocation.
