This is a list of the 10 most powerful passports in Africa as of 2025, according to a recent report by The Henley Passport Index. The Henley Passport Index ranks all the passports in the world based on the number of countries their holders can travel to visa-free. The ranking is based on data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which maintains the world’s largest and most comprehensive database of travel information.
According to the report, Seychelles has the most powerful passport in Africa, allowing its holders to travel visa-free or obtain a visa on arrival to 156 countries worldwide. Mauritius has the second-strongest passport in Africa, with its holders having access to 151 countries, visa-free or with a visa on arrival. South Africa ranks third on the list, with its passport holders enjoying visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 101 countries. Kenyan passport holders can travel visa-free and obtain a visa on arrival to 74 countries, making it the 9th most powerful passport in Africa.
List Of 10 Most Powerful Passports In Africa 2025
| Rank | Country | Visa Free Countries |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seychelles | 156 |
| 2 | Mauritius | 151 |
| 3 | South Africa | 106 |
| 4 | Botswana | 88 |
| 5 | Namibia | 81 |
| 6 | Lesotho | 79 |
| 7 | eSwatini | 77 |
| 8 | Malawi | 75 |
| 9 | Kenya | 74 |
| 10 | Morocco | 73 |
| 10 | Tanzania | 73 |
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