Nomad Rank
Total Score
Country
Sri Lanka
Capital City
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
Language
Sinhala, Tamil
Currency
Sri Lankan rupee
Region
Asia
Landlocked
No
Sri Lanka Passport
Nomad Capitalist Passport Index Ranking
The Sri Lanka Passport is currently ranked Number 165T in the Nomad Capitalist Passport Index with a total score of 45.5. This ranking, relative to other passports, has been calculated by considering the government of Sri Lanka’s approach not just to travel, but to international taxation laws, global perception, dual citizenship and personal freedom.
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Travel Destinations from Sri Lanka 50% in total score
For the Sri Lanka Travel Score calculation, we relied on government travel data from 199 passport-issuing countries and territories, combined with real-time intelligence and proprietary research. This factor includes a Mobility Score (MS) measuring ease of travel, which focuses on visa-free (VF) travel, visa on arrival (VOA), eTA and eVisa (if issued within three days). Based on that data, we assigned Sri Lanka a Travel Score of 57 which means that Sri Lanka passport holders can enter a total of 57 destinations — either without a visa, through a visa on arrival or via an eTA.
Taxation in Sri Lanka 20% in total score
For the Sri Lanka Taxation Score calculation, we relied on data from our network of tax vendors, news sources and tax authorities. Based on that data, we assigned Sri Lanka a Taxation Score of 30, meaning that Sri Lanka allows citizens to relocate to avoid tax.
Perception 10% in total score
For the Sri Lanka Perception Score calculation, we relied on the World Happiness Report, the Human Development Index and subjective factors from our networks’ experience to determine how each country’s citizens are perceived and recognised. Based on that data, we assigned Sri Lanka a Perception Score of 30, meaning that Sri Lanka citizens experience intermediate hostility.
Dual Citizenship 10% in total score
For the Sri Lanka Dual Citizenship Score calculation, we relied on embassy data and our experience to assess the ability to hold dual citizenship. Based on that data, we assigned Sri Lanka a Dual Citizenship Score of 50, meaning that Sri Lanka citizens are almost always allowed to hold other citizenships.
Freedom 10% in total score
For the Sri Lanka Freedom Score calculation, we relied on data and news reports on mandatory military service, government surveillance, press freedom and other factors to determine the personal freedom of citizens and expats. Based on that data, we assigned Sri Lanka a Freedom Score of 30, meaning that Sri Lanka citizens have intermediate freedom.
