Sri Lanka, Sept. 22 -- Sri Lanka's passport has been ranked 169th globally, highlighting restricted international mobility when compared with numerous other countries, based on data from Passport Reports, an independent platform tracking global passport strength and visa access.

The passport of Sri Lanka holds a mobility score of 53.

Passport holders can access 15 destinations visa-free, 34 through a visa on arrival, and 4 via electronic travel authorization (ETA).

Conversely, advance visas are mandatory for 145 travel destinations, emphasizing the international access hurdles faced by Sri Lankan travellers.

Although Sri Lanka occupies the 169th spot, noticeable variations exist across other nations in the region and internationally....