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A strong passport can significantly enhance your travel experience by allowing easier access to more destinations and simplifying border control processes. Here’s a snapshot of the top 10 African countries with the most powerful passports according to the latest Henley Passport Index:
Top 10 African Countries with the Most Powerful Passports
- Seychelles
- Visa-Free Destinations: 151
- Global Rank: 24th
- Mauritius
- Visa-Free Destinations: 150
- Global Rank: 28th
- South Africa
- Visa-Free Destinations: 106
- Global Rank: 47th
- Botswana
- Visa-Free Destinations: 88
- Global Rank: 56th
- Namibia
- Visa-Free Destinations: 81
- Global Rank: 61st
- Lesotho
- Visa-Free Destinations: 79
- Global Rank: 63rd
- Eswatini
- Visa-Free Destinations: 77
- Global Rank: 64th
- Kenya
- Visa-Free Destinations: 75
- Global Rank: 66th
- Malawi
- Visa-Free Destinations: 75
- Global Rank: 66th
- Tanzania
- Visa-Free Destinations: 73
- Global Rank: 67th
These rankings highlight the level of global mobility that passport holders from these countries enjoy, reflecting both their international standing and the strength of their diplomatic relations.