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Drawing on exclusive data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and extensive research, the index ranks 199 passports based on the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa
The Henley Passport Index, a global authority on passport rankings, has revealed its 2025 list of the most powerful passports worldwide.
Drawing on exclusive data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and extensive research, the index ranks 199 passports based on the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa. While African nations like Seychelles and Mauritius perform exceptionally well, a stark contrast remains between the continent’s most and least powerful passports.
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For example, war-torn nations such as Somalia and Sudan rank near the bottom, highlighting the impact of geopolitical instability on mobility.
Here’s a look at the top-performing African passports on the Index this year:
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- 1. Seychelles – Rank 25 (156 Visa-Free Destinations)
- 2. Mauritius – Rank 29 (151 Visa-Free Destinations)
- 3. South Africa – Rank 48 (106 Visa-Free Destinations)
- 4. Botswana – Rank 57 (88 Visa-Free Destinations)
- 5. Namibia – Rank 62 (81 Visa-Free Destinations)
