According to the Henley Passport Index, the strength of a passport is determined by the number of destinations its holders can access without a visa.
According to furtherafrica.com, in 2024, Seychelles, Mauritius, and South Africa top the list of the most powerful African passports, with Seychelles ranking 24th globally, Mauritius 30th, and South Africa 53rd.
1 Seychelles: Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 156 destinations, ranking 24th globally.
2 Mauritius: Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 150 destinations, ranking 30th globally.
3 South Africa: Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 108 destinations, ranking 53rd globally.
4 Botswana: Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 86 destinations, ranking 63rd globally.
5 Namibia: Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 80 destinations, ranking 67th globally.
6 Lesotho: Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 78 destinations, ranking 69th globally.
7 eSwatini (Swaziland): Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 77 destinations, ranking 70th globally.
8 Malawi: Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 74 destinations, ranking 72nd globally.
9 Kenya: Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 73 destinations, ranking 73rd globally.
10 Tanzania: Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 72 destinations, ranking 74th globally.
11 Zambia: Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 71 destinations, ranking 75th globally.
12 Tunisia: Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 71 destinations, ranking 75th globally.
13 Gambia: Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 68 destinations, ranking 77th globally.
14 Uganda: Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 67 destinations, ranking 78th globally.
15 Ghana: Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 66 destinations, ranking 79th globally.
These rankings reflect the mobility and travel freedom that passport holders from these countries enjoy, facilitating opportunities for tourism, business, and cultural exchange.
