Africa Passport Index Ranking 2026

Compare Africa passports by passport strength, mobility score, visa-free destinations, on-arrival access, eTA options and visa required destinations.

1SeychellesSeychelles passport ranks 1. Mobility Score 147, visa-free access 100, eTA access 5, on-arrival access 42, and required-visa destinations 51.

2MauritiusMauritius passport ranks 2. Mobility Score 139, visa-free access 94, eTA access 8, on-arrival access 37, and required-visa destinations 59.

3South AfricaSouth Africa passport ranks 3. Mobility Score 109, visa-free access 59, eTA access 7, on-arrival access 43, and required-visa destinations 89.

4BotswanaBotswana passport ranks 4. Mobility Score 83, visa-free access 46, eTA access 7, on-arrival access 30, and required-visa destinations 115.

5MoroccoMorocco passport ranks 5. Mobility Score 83, visa-free access 41, eTA access 4, on-arrival access 38, and required-visa destinations 115.

6NamibiaNamibia passport ranks 6. Mobility Score 80, visa-free access 45, eTA access 4, on-arrival access 31, and required-visa destinations 118.

7LesothoLesotho passport ranks 7. Mobility Score 80, visa-free access 43, eTA access 7, on-arrival access 30, and required-visa destinations 118.

8EswatiniEswatini passport ranks 8. Mobility Score 79, visa-free access 41, eTA access 7, on-arrival access 31, and required-visa destinations 119.

9MalawiMalawi passport ranks 9. Mobility Score 77, visa-free access 41, eTA access 6, on-arrival access 30, and required-visa destinations 121.

10KenyaKenya passport ranks 10. Mobility Score 77, visa-free access 37, eTA access 5, on-arrival access 35, and required-visa destinations 121.

11TunisiaTunisia passport ranks 11. Mobility Score 75, visa-free access 36, eTA access 4, on-arrival access 35, and required-visa destinations 123.

12TanzaniaTanzania passport ranks 12. Mobility Score 74, visa-free access 42, eTA access 5, on-arrival access 27, and required-visa destinations 124.

13Cape VerdeCape Verde passport ranks 13. Mobility Score 74, visa-free access 38, eTA access 3, on-arrival access 33, and required-visa destinations 124.

14GhanaGhana passport ranks 14. Mobility Score 73, visa-free access 42, eTA access 4, on-arrival access 27, and required-visa destinations 125.

15ZambiaZambia passport ranks 15. Mobility Score 73, visa-free access 38, eTA access 5, on-arrival access 30, and required-visa destinations 125.

16GambiaGambia passport ranks 16. Mobility Score 72, visa-free access 42, eTA access 4, on-arrival access 26, and required-visa destinations 126.

17RwandaRwanda passport ranks 17. Mobility Score 72, visa-free access 33, eTA access 3, on-arrival access 36, and required-visa destinations 126.

18UgandaUganda passport ranks 18. Mobility Score 71, visa-free access 34, eTA access 5, on-arrival access 32, and required-visa destinations 127.

19Sao Tome and PrincipeSao Tome and Principe passport ranks 19. Mobility Score 71, visa-free access 27, eTA access 4, on-arrival access 40, and required-visa destinations 127.

20ZimbabweZimbabwe passport ranks 20. Mobility Score 69, visa-free access 36, eTA access 5, on-arrival access 28, and required-visa destinations 129.

21BeninBenin passport ranks 21. Mobility Score 68, visa-free access 34, eTA access 3, on-arrival access 31, and required-visa destinations 130.

22MozambiqueMozambique passport ranks 22. Mobility Score 68, visa-free access 32, eTA access 4, on-arrival access 32, and required-visa destinations 130.

23GabonGabon passport ranks 23. Mobility Score 68, visa-free access 29, eTA access 4, on-arrival access 35, and required-visa destinations 130.

24MadagascarMadagascar passport ranks 24. Mobility Score 68, visa-free access 29, eTA access 4, on-arrival access 35, and required-visa destinations 130.

25Sierra LeoneSierra Leone passport ranks 25. Mobility Score 67, visa-free access 37, eTA access 4, on-arrival access 26, and required-visa destinations 131.

26AlgeriaAlgeria passport ranks 26. Mobility Score 67, visa-free access 24, eTA access 4, on-arrival access 39, and required-visa destinations 131.

27SenegalSenegal passport ranks 27. Mobility Score 65, visa-free access 32, eTA access 4, on-arrival access 29, and required-visa destinations 133.

28Burkina FasoBurkina Faso passport ranks 28. Mobility Score 65, visa-free access 30, eTA access 3, on-arrival access 32, and required-visa destinations 133.

29Equatorial GuineaEquatorial Guinea passport ranks 29. Mobility Score 65, visa-free access 25, eTA access 4, on-arrival access 36, and required-visa destinations 133.

30TogoTogo passport ranks 30. Mobility Score 64, visa-free access 29, eTA access 3, on-arrival access 32, and required-visa destinations 134.

31MauritaniaMauritania passport ranks 31. Mobility Score 64, visa-free access 27, eTA access 3, on-arrival access 34, and required-visa destinations 134.

32AngolaAngola passport ranks 32. Mobility Score 64, visa-free access 24, eTA access 4, on-arrival access 36, and required-visa destinations 134.

33NigerNiger passport ranks 33. Mobility Score 63, visa-free access 30, eTA access 3, on-arrival access 30, and required-visa destinations 135.

34EgyptEgypt passport ranks 34. Mobility Score 62, visa-free access 19, eTA access 5, on-arrival access 38, and required-visa destinations 136.

35MaliMali passport ranks 35. Mobility Score 61, visa-free access 29, eTA access 4, on-arrival access 28, and required-visa destinations 137.

36GuineaGuinea passport ranks 36. Mobility Score 61, visa-free access 27, eTA access 4, on-arrival access 30, and required-visa destinations 137.

37ComorosComoros passport ranks 37. Mobility Score 61, visa-free access 19, eTA access 4, on-arrival access 38, and required-visa destinations 137.

38Central African RepublicCentral African Republic passport ranks 38. Mobility Score 59, visa-free access 23, eTA access 3, on-arrival access 33, and required-visa destinations 139.

39DjiboutiDjibouti passport ranks 39. Mobility Score 59, visa-free access 18, eTA access 4, on-arrival access 37, and required-visa destinations 139.

40ChadChad passport ranks 40. Mobility Score 58, visa-free access 26, eTA access 3, on-arrival access 29, and required-visa destinations 140.

41Guinea-BissauGuinea-Bissau passport ranks 41. Mobility Score 58, visa-free access 26, eTA access 3, on-arrival access 29, and required-visa destinations 140.

42LiberiaLiberia passport ranks 42. Mobility Score 58, visa-free access 26, eTA access 3, on-arrival access 29, and required-visa destinations 140.

43CongoCongo passport ranks 43. Mobility Score 57, visa-free access 22, eTA access 4, on-arrival access 31, and required-visa destinations 141.

44CameroonCameroon passport ranks 44. Mobility Score 57, visa-free access 21, eTA access 3, on-arrival access 33, and required-visa destinations 141.

45BurundiBurundi passport ranks 45. Mobility Score 56, visa-free access 18, eTA access 3, on-arrival access 35, and required-visa destinations 142.

46Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) passport ranks 46. Mobility Score 53, visa-free access 24, eTA access 6, on-arrival access 23, and required-visa destinations 145.

47Congo (Dem. Rep.)Congo (Dem. Rep.) passport ranks 47. Mobility Score 53, visa-free access 17, eTA access 4, on-arrival access 32, and required-visa destinations 145.

48NigeriaNigeria passport ranks 48. Mobility Score 52, visa-free access 24, eTA access 3, on-arrival access 25, and required-visa destinations 146.

49LibyaLibya passport ranks 49. Mobility Score 52, visa-free access 15, eTA access 5, on-arrival access 32, and required-visa destinations 146.

50EthiopiaEthiopia passport ranks 50. Mobility Score 52, visa-free access 13, eTA access 4, on-arrival access 35, and required-visa destinations 146.

51SudanSudan passport ranks 51. Mobility Score 51, visa-free access 13, eTA access 4, on-arrival access 34, and required-visa destinations 147.

52South SudanSouth Sudan passport ranks 52. Mobility Score 49, visa-free access 17, eTA access 4, on-arrival access 28, and required-visa destinations 149.

53EritreaEritrea passport ranks 53. Mobility Score 49, visa-free access 12, eTA access 4, on-arrival access 33, and required-visa destinations 149.

54SomaliaSomalia passport ranks 54. Mobility Score 43, visa-free access 11, eTA access 4, on-arrival access 28, and required-visa destinations 155.

Passport Reports FAQ

Africa Passport Ranking, Visa-Free Access and Methodology FAQ

These answers explain how Passport Reports reads the Africa passport ranking, mobility score, visa-free access, visa on arrival, eTA and visa required categories with a consistent regional methodology.

What does the Africa passport ranking show?

The Africa page compares passports in this continent or region by rank, mobility score and the main travel access categories. It helps readers see which passports provide broader practical movement and which destinations may still require more preparation.

How is the regional mobility score calculated?

The mobility score is based on destinations that can generally be reached through visa-free access, visa on arrival or eTA. Visa required destinations are shown separately so the page explains both the strength and the limits of each passport.

Which methodology is used when passports have similar results?

Passport Reports applies one ranking logic across all continent and region pages: mobility score first, then visa-free access, then eTA, then visa on arrival, and finally alphabetical order when a tie still remains. Shared positions keep the same rank and the next rank jumps by the size of the tied group.

What do visa-free, visa on arrival, eTA and visa required mean?

Visa-free means a traditional visa is usually not needed before travel, visa on arrival means permission may be requested at arrival, eTA means a digital pre-travel authorization may be required, and visa required means the traveler normally needs approval before departure.

Why is a continent or regional ranking useful?

A regional view makes it easier to compare neighboring passports, major travel corridors, business routes and mobility patterns without reading the full global table first. It is especially useful for comparing passports that are close geographically but very different in access.

How should the country cards on this page be used?

Each country card gives a quick comparison point and links to a detailed passport page. The detailed page should be used to review visa-free, visa on arrival, eTA and visa required destination lists separately.

Why can two passports with close scores still feel different in practice?

Two passports may have similar mobility scores but different access profiles. One may offer more visa-free travel, while another may rely more on visa on arrival or eTA, so the category mix matters as much as the headline score.

Can the Africa passport ranking change?

Yes. Rankings can change when governments update visa waiver agreements, electronic authorization systems, arrival visa policies or visa required rules. A regional page should be read as a current comparison snapshot, not a permanent legal status.

Is this page an official immigration source?

No. Passport Reports is an independent passport ranking and travel access reference. It does not issue passports, visas or entry approvals and does not replace official government, consular, airline or border authority guidance.

How should travelers use this information before a trip?

Use the regional ranking to understand relative passport strength and likely entry categories, then verify the exact destination rule before booking or departure. Passport validity, travel purpose, transit route, residence status and temporary restrictions can still affect entry.