For some people, a passport is a portal to the world. For others, it is a barrier to the travel freedom they seek. Here’s a look into the African passports with the most visa free access according to the Henley Passport Index.
Top 10 Most Powerful Passports
- Seychelles (153)
- Mauritius (146)
- South Africa (106)
- Botswana (86)
- Namibia (78)
- Lesotho (77)
- Eswatini (74)
- Malawi (73)
- Kenya (72)
- Tanzania (71)
The Henley Passport Index is the original, authoritative ranking of all the world’s passports according to the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa. The index is based on exclusive data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) – the largest, most accurate travel information database – and enhanced by Henley & Partners’ research team. Expert insights regarding the latest ranking are available in the Global Mobility Report 2023 Q1.
