Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- The Sri Lankan passport has dropped to 98th place in the latest Henley Passport Index 2025 Global Ranking.

In September, Sri Lanka dropped six spots due to various factors although it made a major leap and climbed five places from 96th to 91st in the Henley Passport Index in July.

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 only to 41 destinations in the world while Sri Lankans need a valid visa to enter 185 other destinations.

Meanwhile, Singapore remains at the top of the index, with its citizens able to travel to 193 destinations without a visa.

South Korea holds second ...