According to the Henley Passport Index, a passport from Seychelles opens more doors than a passport from any other African country.
The
index is an annual power ranking of passports determined by the number of
destinations a passport holder can enter without a visa.
Globally,
Japan and Singapore secured the top spot for 2021, with access to most
countries and territories without the need for visa payment. According to the
index, a passport holder from these two countries promises uncomplicated travel
to 192 other countries and territories in 2021.
The
2021 ranking remains largely unchanged from 2020 with only a few exceptions
even though travel restrictions and bans vary from country to country amid the
coronavirus pandemic, with some countries requiring mandatory quarantines and
negative COVID-19 test results upon arrival.
Keep
reading for a look at the African countries with the most powerful passports,
ranked by ascending number of visa-free travel options.
10. Uganda
Those holding a passport from Uganda can visit 67 places without a visa in 2021.
9. Cape Verde
Those holding a passport from Cape Verde can visit 66 places without a visa in 2021.
8. The Gambia
Those holding a passport from The Gambia can visit 68 places without a visa in 2021.
7. Tunisia & Zambia
Those holding a passport from Tunisia and Zambia can visit 71 places without a visa in 2021.
6. Kenya & Tanzania
Those holding a passport from Kenya and Tanzania can visit 72 places without a visa in 2021.
5. Malawi
Those holding a passport from Malawi can visit 73 places without a visa in 2021.
4. Lesotho
Those holding a passport from Lesotho can visit 77 places without a visa in 2021.
3. Namibia
Those holding a passport from Namibia can visit 78 places without a visa in 2021.
2. Botswana
Those holding a passport from Botswana can visit 86 places without a visa in 2021.
1. Seychelles
Those holding a passport from Seychelles can visit 152 places without a visa in 2021.
