Africa
Africa 地区国家
探索 Africa 地区按免签旅行权限排名的 54 个护照。
54
Passports ranked
Seychelles
Strongest passport in region
154
Max visa-free destinations
Seychelles
154 个免签目的地
The Seychellois passport is a strong travel document in 2026, ranking 22nd globally and opening 154 destinations through simplified access. That is a real climb from 46th place in 2006. The access count tells the bigger story, jumping from 52 to 154 destinations. Its global and openness scores sit at 74 and 78, respectively. The useful part is the visa-free base: 125 destinations, including Cote d'Ivoire, Albania, and Algeria. Visa on arrival adds another 25 options, with examples like Madagascar, Bolivia, and Burundi. Use this as planning data, not final permission to travel; official embassy or border-authority guidance should be checked before departure.
Mauritius
147 个免签目的地
As of 2026, for Africa, the Mauritian passport has a genuinely useful mobility profile: 25th worldwide and 147 accessible destinations. That is a real climb from 46th place in 2006. The access count tells the bigger story, jumping from 52 to 147 destinations. Its global and openness scores sit at 71 and 72, respectively. The useful part is the visa-free base: 113 destinations, including Japan, Albania, and Andorra. Visa on arrival adds another 27 options, with examples like Madagascar, Bolivia, and Burundi. The caveat is the usual one: even strong passports still run into airline and border checks, so the 6-month validity buffer matters. Rules change, so travellers should still confirm the final entry requirement with the relevant embassy or government site before travel.
South Africa
100 个免签目的地
The South African passport is practical but uneven in 2026: useful on some routes, more paperwork-heavy on others, and ranked 46th globally. African mobility tends to be strongest on regional corridors and more uneven on long-haul routes. It is slightly below its 2006 position of 37th. Access has widened meaningfully, from 65 destinations then to 100 now. Its global and openness scores sit at 47 and 58, respectively. In practical terms, South African passport holders have 68 visa-free destinations including Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, and Argentina, 28 visa-on-arrival options such as Madagascar, Armenia, and Bolivia, and 6 eTA routes including Sri Lanka, South Korea, and Seychelles. Online visa processing fills in part of the gap, covering 31 more destinations such as Pakistan, Azerbaijan, and Bahrain. The practical advice is simple: check the visa route early and keep the 1-month validity buffer in mind before booking. Rules change, so travellers should still confirm the final entry requirement with the relevant embassy or government site before travel.
Botswana
81 个免签目的地
The Motswana passport is practical but uneven in 2026: useful on some routes, more paperwork-heavy on others, and ranked 56th globally. African mobility tends to be strongest on regional corridors and more uneven on long-haul routes. It is slightly below its 2006 position of 50th. Access has widened meaningfully, from 48 destinations then to 81 now. Its global and openness scores sit at 68 and 68, respectively. In practical terms, Motswana passport holders have 56 visa-free destinations including Angola, Anguilla, and Antigua and Barbuda, 20 visa-on-arrival options such as Madagascar, Bolivia, and Burundi, and 7 eTA routes including Sri Lanka, South Korea, and United Kingdom. Online visa processing fills in part of the gap, covering 34 more destinations such as Azerbaijan, Colombia, and Gabon. The practical advice is simple: check the visa route early and keep the 6-month validity buffer in mind before booking. Use this as planning data, not final permission to travel; official embassy or border-authority guidance should be checked before departure.
Namibia
74 个免签目的地
As of 2026, with 74 accessible destinations and a 61st global rank, the Namibian passport gives travellers options, but not frictionless movement. It is slightly below its 2006 position of 56th. Access has widened meaningfully, from 41 destinations then to 74 now. Its global and openness scores sit at 66 and 45, respectively. In practical terms, Namibian passport holders have 52 visa-free destinations including Angola, Anguilla, and Antigua and Barbuda, 22 visa-on-arrival options such as Madagascar, Bangladesh, and Bolivia, and 3 eTA routes including Sri Lanka, Seychelles, and Russian Federation. Online visa processing fills in part of the gap, covering 34 more destinations such as Azerbaijan, Colombia, and Gabon. The practical advice is simple: check the visa route early and keep the 6-month validity buffer in mind before booking. Use this as planning data, not final permission to travel; official embassy or border-authority guidance should be checked before departure.
Lesotho
73 个免签目的地
The Basotho passport is practical but uneven in 2026: useful on some routes, more paperwork-heavy on others, and ranked 62nd globally. The direction has not all been positive: it stood at 47th in 2006. Access has still improved, rising from 51 to 73 destinations. The smoother routes are limited, so online visa processing matters here: 36 destinations support e-visa or visa-online options, including Azerbaijan, Colombia, and Gabon. Alongside that, Basotho passport holders have 49 visa-free destinations, 21 visa-on-arrival options, and 5 eTA routes. The practical advice is simple: check the visa route early and keep the 6-month validity buffer in mind before booking. Use this as planning data, not final permission to travel; official embassy or border-authority guidance should be checked before departure.
Morocco
71 个免签目的地
As of 2026, with 71 accessible destinations and a 63rd global rank, the Moroccan passport gives travellers options, but not frictionless movement. African mobility tends to be strongest on regional corridors and more uneven on long-haul routes. That is up from 66th place in 2006. Access has widened meaningfully, from 30 destinations then to 71 now. In practical terms, Moroccan passport holders have 41 visa-free destinations including Cote d'Ivoire, Barbados, and Belize, 28 visa-on-arrival options such as Madagascar, Bolivia, and Burundi, and 4 eTA routes including Sri Lanka, South Korea, and Seychelles. Online visa processing fills in part of the gap, covering 34 more destinations such as Antigua and Barbuda, Bahrain, and Georgia. The practical advice is simple: check the visa route early and keep the 3-month validity buffer in mind before booking. Before relying on any route, verify the current rule with the destination government or embassy because entry policies can move without much notice.
eSwatini
71 个免签目的地
As of 2026, with 71 accessible destinations and a 63rd global rank, the Swazi passport gives travellers options, but not frictionless movement. African mobility tends to be strongest on regional corridors and more uneven on long-haul routes. It is slightly below its 2006 position of 52nd. Access has widened meaningfully, from 46 destinations then to 71 now. Its global and openness scores sit at 65 and 42, respectively. The smoother routes are limited, so online visa processing matters here: 37 destinations support e-visa or visa-online options, including Russian Federation, Azerbaijan, and Colombia. Alongside that, Swazi passport holders have 46 visa-free destinations, 22 visa-on-arrival options, and 5 eTA routes. The practical advice is simple: check the visa route early and keep the 6-month validity buffer in mind before booking. Use this as planning data, not final permission to travel; official embassy or border-authority guidance should be checked before departure.
Malawi
70 个免签目的地
As of 2026, with 70 accessible destinations and a 64th global rank, the Malawian passport gives travellers options, but not frictionless movement. It is slightly below its 2006 position of 50th. Access has still improved, rising from 48 to 70 destinations. The split between its global score (64) and openness score (28) is worth noticing; mobility and inbound openness are not moving in lockstep. The smoother routes are limited, so online visa processing matters here: 36 destinations support e-visa or visa-online options, including Azerbaijan, Colombia, and Gabon. Alongside that, Malawian passport holders have 46 visa-free destinations, 22 visa-on-arrival options, and 4 eTA routes. The practical advice is simple: check the visa route early and keep the 6-month validity buffer in mind before booking. Before relying on any route, verify the current rule with the destination government or embassy because entry policies can move without much notice.
Kenya
69 个免签目的地
As of 2026, with 69 accessible destinations and a 65th global rank, the Kenyan passport gives travellers options, but not frictionless movement. It is slightly below its 2006 position of 52nd. Access has still improved, rising from 46 to 69 destinations. The smoother routes are limited, so online visa processing matters here: 35 destinations support e-visa or visa-online options, including St. Helena, Bahrain, and Colombia. Alongside that, Kenyan passport holders have 44 visa-free destinations, 23 visa-on-arrival options, and 3 eTA routes. The practical advice is simple: check the visa route early and keep the 6-month validity buffer in mind before booking. Rules change, so travellers should still confirm the final entry requirement with the relevant embassy or government site before travel.
The Gambia
68 个免签目的地
The Gambia passport holders still have some useful travel routes, but the 2026 ranking tells a cautious story: 66th worldwide and 68 accessible destinations. That matters in real travel planning, not just rankings tables. The direction has not all been positive: it stood at 45th in 2006. Access has still improved, rising from 53 to 68 destinations. Its global and openness scores sit at 63 and 45, respectively. In practical terms, Gambian passport holders have 47 visa-free destinations including Cote d'Ivoire, Bahamas, and Bangladesh, 20 visa-on-arrival options such as Madagascar, Bolivia, and Burundi, and 3 eTA routes including Sri Lanka, Seychelles, and St. Kitts and Nevis. Online visa processing fills in part of the gap, covering 32 more destinations such as Antigua and Barbuda, Azerbaijan, and Colombia. The practical advice is simple: check the visa route early and keep the 6-month validity buffer in mind before booking. Rules change, so travellers should still confirm the final entry requirement with the relevant embassy or government site before travel.
Tanzania
68 个免签目的地
The Tanzanian passport has limited but workable mobility in 2026, ranking 66th globally with access to 68 destinations. It is slightly below its 2006 position of 56th. Access has widened meaningfully, from 41 destinations then to 68 now. Its global and openness scores sit at 63 and 42, respectively. In practical terms, Tanzanian passport holders have 46 visa-free destinations including Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, and Bangladesh, 21 visa-on-arrival options such as Madagascar, Somalia, and Bolivia, and 3 eTA routes including Sri Lanka, Seychelles, and St. Kitts and Nevis. Online visa processing fills in part of the gap, covering 31 more destinations such as Azerbaijan, Colombia, and Gabon. The practical advice is simple: check the visa route early and keep the 6-month validity buffer in mind before booking. Rules change, so travellers should still confirm the final entry requirement with the relevant embassy or government site before travel.
Ghana
67 个免签目的地
This is not a passport built for spontaneous global travel. The Ghanaian passport ranks 67th in 2026 and reaches 67 destinations through simplified access. African mobility tends to be strongest on regional corridors and more uneven on long-haul routes. It is slightly below its 2006 position of 53rd. Access has still improved, rising from 45 to 67 destinations. Its global and openness scores sit at 63 and 42, respectively. In practical terms, Ghanaian passport holders have 45 visa-free destinations including Cote d'Ivoire, South Africa, and Bangladesh, 20 visa-on-arrival options such as Madagascar, Bolivia, and Burundi, and 4 eTA routes including Seychelles, Mozambique, and St. Kitts and Nevis. Online visa processing fills in part of the gap, covering 33 more destinations such as Azerbaijan, Bahrain, and Colombia. The practical advice is simple: check the visa route early and keep the 3-month validity buffer in mind before booking. Rules change, so travellers should still confirm the final entry requirement with the relevant embassy or government site before travel.
Rwanda
66 个免签目的地
The Rwandan passport has limited but workable mobility in 2026, ranking 68th globally with access to 66 destinations. African mobility tends to be strongest on regional corridors and more uneven on long-haul routes. That is up from 73rd place in 2006. Access has widened meaningfully, from 23 destinations then to 66 now. In practical terms, Rwandan passport holders have 35 visa-free destinations including Qatar, Angola, and Barbados, 27 visa-on-arrival options such as Madagascar, South Sudan, and Bangladesh, and 3 eTA routes including Sri Lanka, Seychelles, and St. Kitts and Nevis. Online visa processing fills in part of the gap, covering 30 more destinations such as Antigua and Barbuda, Azerbaijan, and Colombia. The practical advice is simple: check the visa route early and keep the 6-month validity buffer in mind before booking. Use this as planning data, not final permission to travel; official embassy or border-authority guidance should be checked before departure.
Tunisia
66 个免签目的地
This is not a passport built for spontaneous global travel. The Tunisian passport ranks 68th in 2026 and reaches 66 destinations through simplified access. It is slightly below its 2006 position of 59th. Access has widened meaningfully, from 38 destinations then to 66 now. Its global and openness scores sit at 64 and 45, respectively. The smoother routes are limited, so online visa processing matters here: 37 destinations support e-visa or visa-online options, including Antigua and Barbuda, Azerbaijan, and Colombia. Alongside that, Tunisian passport holders have 35 visa-free destinations, 29 visa-on-arrival options, and 4 eTA routes. The practical advice is simple: check the visa route early and keep the 6-month validity buffer in mind before booking. Before relying on any route, verify the current rule with the destination government or embassy because entry policies can move without much notice.
Benin
65 个免签目的地
The Beninese passport has limited but workable mobility in 2026, ranking 69th globally with access to 65 destinations. It is slightly below its 2006 position of 61st. Access has widened meaningfully, from 36 destinations then to 65 now. Its global and openness scores sit at 62 and 42, respectively. The smoother routes are limited, so online visa processing matters here: 36 destinations support e-visa or visa-online options, including Antigua and Barbuda, Azerbaijan, and Colombia. Alongside that, Beninese passport holders have 39 visa-free destinations, 26 visa-on-arrival options, and 1 eTA routes. The practical advice is simple: check the visa route early and keep the 6-month validity buffer in mind before booking. Rules change, so travellers should still confirm the final entry requirement with the relevant embassy or government site before travel.
Uganda
65 个免签目的地
This is not a passport built for spontaneous global travel. The Ugandan passport ranks 69th in 2026 and reaches 65 destinations through simplified access. African mobility tends to be strongest on regional corridors and more uneven on long-haul routes. It is slightly below its 2006 position of 58th. Access has widened meaningfully, from 39 destinations then to 65 now. Its global and openness scores sit at 62 and 42, respectively. The smoother routes are limited, so online visa processing matters here: 35 destinations support e-visa or visa-online options, including Azerbaijan, Colombia, and Gabon. Alongside that, Ugandan passport holders have 39 visa-free destinations, 25 visa-on-arrival options, and 3 eTA routes. The practical advice is simple: check the visa route early and keep the 6-month validity buffer in mind before booking. Rules change, so travellers should still confirm the final entry requirement with the relevant embassy or government site before travel.
Zambia
64 个免签目的地
The Zambian passport has limited but workable mobility in 2026, ranking 70th globally with access to 64 destinations. That matters in real travel planning, not just rankings tables. The direction has not all been positive: it stood at 53rd in 2006. Access has still improved, rising from 45 to 64 destinations. Its global and openness scores sit at 61 and 42, respectively. The smoother routes are limited, so online visa processing matters here: 37 destinations support e-visa or visa-online options, including Azerbaijan, Colombia, and Gabon. Alongside that, Zambian passport holders have 43 visa-free destinations, 20 visa-on-arrival options, and 3 eTA routes. The practical advice is simple: check the visa route early and keep the 6-month validity buffer in mind before booking. Visa and validity rules can change quickly; confirm the current requirement with the official embassy or government source before booking around it.
Cape Verde Islands
63 个免签目的地
This is not a passport built for spontaneous global travel. The Cape Verdean passport ranks 71st in 2026 and reaches 63 destinations through simplified access. It is slightly below its 2008 position of 65th. Access has widened meaningfully, from 0 destinations then to 63 now. In practical terms, Cape Verdean passport holders have 37 visa-free destinations including Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, and Angola, 25 visa-on-arrival options such as Ethiopia, Madagascar, and Bangladesh, and 4 eTA routes including Sri Lanka, Seychelles, and Russian Federation. Online visa processing fills in part of the gap, covering 34 more destinations such as Antigua and Barbuda, Azerbaijan, and Colombia. The practical advice is simple: check the visa route early and keep the 6-month validity buffer in mind before booking. Before relying on any route, verify the current rule with the destination government or embassy because entry policies can move without much notice.
Sierra Leone
62 个免签目的地
This is not a passport built for spontaneous global travel. The Sierra Leonean passport ranks 72nd in 2026 and reaches 62 destinations through simplified access. The direction has not all been positive: it stood at 51st in 2006. Access has still improved, rising from 47 to 62 destinations. Its global and openness scores sit at 21 and 35, respectively. In practical terms, Sierra Leonean passport holders have 42 visa-free destinations including Cote d'Ivoire, Kenya, and Bahamas, 19 visa-on-arrival options such as Madagascar, Bolivia, and Burundi, and 3 eTA routes including Sri Lanka, Seychelles, and St. Kitts and Nevis. Online visa processing fills in part of the gap, covering 33 more destinations such as Antigua and Barbuda, Azerbaijan, and Colombia. The practical advice is simple: check the visa route early and keep the 6-month validity buffer in mind before booking. Use this as planning data, not final permission to travel; official embassy or border-authority guidance should be checked before departure.
Zimbabwe
61 个免签目的地
This is not a passport built for spontaneous global travel. The Zimbabwean passport ranks 73rd in 2026 and reaches 61 destinations through simplified access. The direction has not all been positive: it stood at 56th in 2006. Access has still improved, rising from 41 to 61 destinations. The smoother routes are limited, so online visa processing matters here: 37 destinations support e-visa or visa-online options, including Antigua and Barbuda, Azerbaijan, and Colombia. Alongside that, Zimbabwean passport holders have 39 visa-free destinations, 21 visa-on-arrival options, and 3 eTA routes. The practical advice is simple: check the visa route early and keep the 6-month validity buffer in mind before booking. Use this as planning data, not final permission to travel; official embassy or border-authority guidance should be checked before departure.
Mozambique
59 个免签目的地
This is not a passport built for spontaneous global travel. The Mozambican passport ranks 74th in 2026 and reaches 59 destinations through simplified access. African mobility tends to be strongest on regional corridors and more uneven on long-haul routes. That matters in real travel planning, not just rankings tables. The headline rank is exactly where it was in 2006. Access has widened meaningfully, from 22 destinations then to 59 now. Its global and openness scores sit at 18 and 28, respectively. The smoother routes are limited, so online visa processing matters here: 39 destinations support e-visa or visa-online options, including Antigua and Barbuda, Azerbaijan, and Bahrain. Alongside that, Mozambican passport holders have 36 visa-free destinations, 23 visa-on-arrival options, and 2 eTA routes. The practical advice is simple: check the visa route early and keep the 6-month validity buffer in mind before booking. Use this as planning data, not final permission to travel; official embassy or border-authority guidance should be checked before departure.
São Tomé and Príncipe
58 个免签目的地
This is not a passport built for spontaneous global travel. The Santomean passport ranks 75th in 2026 and reaches 58 destinations through simplified access. African mobility tends to be strongest on regional corridors and more uneven on long-haul routes. It is slightly below its 2006 position of 74th. Access has widened meaningfully, from 22 destinations then to 58 now. The split between its global score (19) and openness score (45) is worth noticing; mobility and inbound openness are not moving in lockstep. This passport leans heavily on arrival-based access rather than pure visa-free entry: 30 destinations offer visa on arrival, including Djibouti, Madagascar, and Bangladesh. There are also 29 visa-free destinations, such as Bahamas, Cook Islands, and Costa Rica. The practical advice is simple: check the visa route early and keep the 6-month validity buffer in mind before booking. Rules change, so travellers should still confirm the final entry requirement with the relevant embassy or government site before travel.
Togo
57 个免签目的地
The Togolese passport has limited but workable mobility in 2026, ranking 76th globally with access to 57 destinations. It is slightly below its 2006 position of 62nd. Access has still improved, rising from 35 to 57 destinations. The split between its global score (17) and openness score (42) is worth noticing; mobility and inbound openness are not moving in lockstep. The smoother routes are limited, so online visa processing matters here: 36 destinations support e-visa or visa-online options, including Antigua and Barbuda, Azerbaijan, and Colombia. Alongside that, Togolese passport holders have 31 visa-free destinations, 24 visa-on-arrival options, and 4 eTA routes. The practical advice is simple: check the visa route early and keep the 6-month validity buffer in mind before booking. Before relying on any route, verify the current rule with the destination government or embassy because entry policies can move without much notice.
Senegal
56 个免签目的地
The Senegalese passport has limited but workable mobility in 2026, ranking 77th globally with access to 56 destinations. African mobility tends to be strongest on regional corridors and more uneven on long-haul routes. The direction has not all been positive: it stood at 60th in 2006. Access has still improved, rising from 37 to 56 destinations. The smoother routes are limited, so online visa processing matters here: 38 destinations support e-visa or visa-online options, including Antigua and Barbuda, Azerbaijan, and Bahrain. Alongside that, Senegalese passport holders have 31 visa-free destinations, 23 visa-on-arrival options, and 4 eTA routes. The practical advice is simple: check the visa route early and keep the 6-month validity buffer in mind before booking. Before relying on any route, verify the current rule with the destination government or embassy because entry policies can move without much notice.
Burkina Faso
56 个免签目的地
Burkina Faso passport holders still have some useful travel routes, but the 2026 ranking tells a cautious story: 77th worldwide and 56 accessible destinations. The direction has not all been positive: it stood at 62nd in 2006. Access has still improved, rising from 35 to 56 destinations. Its global and openness scores sit at 21 and 42, respectively. The smoother routes are limited, so online visa processing matters here: 39 destinations support e-visa or visa-online options, including Antigua and Barbuda, Azerbaijan, and Colombia. Alongside that, Burkinabè passport holders have 32 visa-free destinations, 23 visa-on-arrival options, and 3 eTA routes. The practical advice is simple: check the visa route early and keep the 6-month validity buffer in mind before booking. Rules change, so travellers should still confirm the final entry requirement with the relevant embassy or government site before travel.
Madagascar
55 个免签目的地
Madagascar passport holders still have some useful travel routes, but the 2026 ranking tells a cautious story: 78th worldwide and 55 accessible destinations. That matters in real travel planning, not just rankings tables. It is slightly below its 2006 position of 71st. Access has widened meaningfully, from 25 destinations then to 55 now. The split between its global score (58) and openness score (28) is worth noticing; mobility and inbound openness are not moving in lockstep. The smoother routes are limited, so online visa processing matters here: 41 destinations support e-visa or visa-online options, including Antigua and Barbuda, Azerbaijan, and Colombia. Alongside that, Malagasy passport holders have 31 visa-free destinations, 25 visa-on-arrival options, and 2 eTA routes. The practical advice is simple: check the visa route early and keep the 6-month validity buffer in mind before booking. Use this as planning data, not final permission to travel; official embassy or border-authority guidance should be checked before departure.
Algeria
55 个免签目的地
This is not a passport built for spontaneous global travel. The Algerian passport ranks 78th in 2026 and reaches 55 destinations through simplified access. That matters in real travel planning, not just rankings tables. It is slightly below its 2006 position of 73rd. Access has widened meaningfully, from 23 destinations then to 55 now. Its global and openness scores sit at 14 and 28, respectively. This passport leans heavily on arrival-based access rather than pure visa-free entry: 30 destinations offer visa on arrival, including Madagascar, Somalia, and Bolivia. There are also 23 visa-free destinations, such as Benin, Cook Islands, and Dominica. The practical advice is simple: check the visa route early and keep the 6-month validity buffer in mind before booking. Use this as planning data, not final permission to travel; official embassy or border-authority guidance should be checked before departure.
Côte d'Ivoire
55 个免签目的地
Côte d'Ivoire passport holders still have some useful travel routes, but the 2026 ranking tells a cautious story: 78th worldwide and 55 accessible destinations. It is slightly below its 2006 position of 65th. Access has widened meaningfully, from 0 destinations then to 55 now. The split between its global score (17) and openness score (42) is worth noticing; mobility and inbound openness are not moving in lockstep. The smoother routes are limited, so online visa processing matters here: 41 destinations support e-visa or visa-online options, including Antigua and Barbuda, Azerbaijan, and Bahrain. Alongside that, Ivorian passport holders have 31 visa-free destinations, 25 visa-on-arrival options, and 2 eTA routes. The practical advice is simple: check the visa route early and keep the 6-month validity buffer in mind before booking. Visa and validity rules can change quickly; confirm the current requirement with the official embassy or government source before booking around it.
Mauritania
55 个免签目的地
Mauritania passport holders still have some useful travel routes, but the 2026 ranking tells a cautious story: 78th worldwide and 55 accessible destinations. That matters in real travel planning, not just rankings tables. The direction has not all been positive: it stood at 58th in 2006. Access has still improved, rising from 39 to 55 destinations. Its global and openness scores sit at 15 and 28, respectively. This passport leans heavily on arrival-based access rather than pure visa-free entry: 27 destinations offer visa on arrival, including Madagascar, Somalia, and Bangladesh. There are also 28 visa-free destinations, such as Cote d'Ivoire, Algeria, and Barbados. Visa and validity rules can change quickly; confirm the current requirement with the official embassy or government source before booking around it.
Gabon
55 个免签目的地
Gabon passport holders still have some useful travel routes, but the 2026 ranking tells a cautious story: 78th worldwide and 55 accessible destinations. It is slightly below its 2006 position of 72nd. Access has widened meaningfully, from 24 destinations then to 55 now. Its global and openness scores sit at 21 and 42, respectively. The smoother routes are limited, so online visa processing matters here: 41 destinations support e-visa or visa-online options, including Antigua and Barbuda, Azerbaijan, and Bahrain. Alongside that, Gabonese passport holders have 29 visa-free destinations, 26 visa-on-arrival options, and 3 eTA routes. The practical advice is simple: check the visa route early and keep the 6-month validity buffer in mind before booking. Visa and validity rules can change quickly; confirm the current requirement with the official embassy or government source before booking around it.
Niger
54 个免签目的地
This is not a passport built for spontaneous global travel. The Nigerien passport ranks 79th in 2026 and reaches 54 destinations through simplified access. The direction has not all been positive: it stood at 60th in 2006. Access has still improved, rising from 37 to 54 destinations. The split between its global score (57) and openness score (28) is worth noticing; mobility and inbound openness are not moving in lockstep. The smoother routes are limited, so online visa processing matters here: 39 destinations support e-visa or visa-online options, including Antigua and Barbuda, Azerbaijan, and Colombia. Alongside that, Nigerien passport holders have 31 visa-free destinations, 22 visa-on-arrival options, and 3 eTA routes. The practical advice is simple: check the visa route early and keep the 6-month validity buffer in mind before booking. Before relying on any route, verify the current rule with the destination government or embassy because entry policies can move without much notice.
Mali
53 个免签目的地
The Malian passport has limited but workable mobility in 2026, ranking 80th globally with access to 53 destinations. The direction has not all been positive: it stood at 59th in 2006. Access has still improved, rising from 38 to 53 destinations. Its global and openness scores sit at 51 and 42, respectively. The smoother routes are limited, so online visa processing matters here: 39 destinations support e-visa or visa-online options, including Antigua and Barbuda, Azerbaijan, and Colombia. Alongside that, Malian passport holders have 32 visa-free destinations, 19 visa-on-arrival options, and 3 eTA routes. The practical advice is simple: check the visa route early and keep the 6-month validity buffer in mind before booking. Use this as planning data, not final permission to travel; official embassy or border-authority guidance should be checked before departure.
Guinea
52 个免签目的地
The Guinean passport has limited but workable mobility in 2026, ranking 81st globally with access to 52 destinations. The direction has not all been positive: it stood at 60th in 2006. Access has still improved, rising from 37 to 52 destinations. Its global and openness scores sit at 13 and 28, respectively. The smoother routes are limited, so online visa processing matters here: 42 destinations support e-visa or visa-online options, including Antigua and Barbuda, Azerbaijan, and Colombia. Alongside that, Guinean passport holders have 28 visa-free destinations, 24 visa-on-arrival options, and 3 eTA routes. The practical advice is simple: check the visa route early and keep the 6-month validity buffer in mind before booking. Use this as planning data, not final permission to travel; official embassy or border-authority guidance should be checked before departure.
Equatorial Guinea
52 个免签目的地
The Equatoguinean passport has limited but workable mobility in 2026, ranking 81st globally with access to 52 destinations. It is slightly below its 2006 position of 76th. Access has widened meaningfully, from 20 destinations then to 52 now. Its global and openness scores sit at 13 and 12, respectively. This passport leans heavily on arrival-based access rather than pure visa-free entry: 29 destinations offer visa on arrival, including Madagascar, Bangladesh, and Bolivia. There are also 24 visa-free destinations, such as Benin, Cameroon, and Central African Republic. The practical advice is simple: check the visa route early and keep the 6-month validity buffer in mind before booking. Before relying on any route, verify the current rule with the destination government or embassy because entry policies can move without much notice.
Chad
51 个免签目的地
This is not a passport built for spontaneous global travel. The Chadian passport ranks 82nd in 2026 and reaches 51 destinations through simplified access. It is slightly below its 2008 position of 75th. Access has widened meaningfully, from 0 destinations then to 51 now. Its global and openness scores sit at 42 and 28, respectively. The smoother routes are limited, so online visa processing matters here: 38 destinations support e-visa or visa-online options, including Antigua and Barbuda, Azerbaijan, and Colombia. Alongside that, Chadian passport holders have 27 visa-free destinations, 23 visa-on-arrival options, and 2 eTA routes. The practical advice is simple: check the visa route early and keep the 6-month validity buffer in mind before booking. Before relying on any route, verify the current rule with the destination government or embassy because entry policies can move without much notice.
Comoro Islands
50 个免签目的地
The Comorian passport has limited but workable mobility in 2026, ranking 83rd globally with access to 50 destinations. It is slightly below its 2008 position of 81st. Access has widened meaningfully, from 0 destinations then to 50 now. Its global and openness scores sit at 18 and 42, respectively. This passport leans heavily on arrival-based access rather than pure visa-free entry: 29 destinations offer visa on arrival, including Madagascar, Somalia, and Bangladesh. There are also 22 visa-free destinations, such as Benin, Cook Islands, and Dominica. The practical advice is simple: check the visa route early and keep the 6-month validity buffer in mind before booking. Rules change, so travellers should still confirm the final entry requirement with the relevant embassy or government site before travel.
Guinea-Bissau
50 个免签目的地
This is not a passport built for spontaneous global travel. The Bissau-Guinean passport ranks 83rd in 2026 and reaches 50 destinations through simplified access. African mobility tends to be strongest on regional corridors and more uneven on long-haul routes. The direction has not all been positive: it stood at 63rd in 2006. Access has still improved, rising from 33 to 50 destinations. The split between its global score (58) and openness score (28) is worth noticing; mobility and inbound openness are not moving in lockstep. The smoother routes are limited, so online visa processing matters here: 39 destinations support e-visa or visa-online options, including Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, and Azerbaijan. Alongside that, Bissau-Guinean passport holders have 29 visa-free destinations, 22 visa-on-arrival options, and 2 eTA routes. The practical advice is simple: check the visa route early and keep the 6-month validity buffer in mind before booking. Before relying on any route, verify the current rule with the destination government or embassy because entry policies can move without much notice.
Liberia
49 个免签目的地
This is not a passport built for spontaneous global travel. The Liberian passport ranks 84th in 2026 and reaches 49 destinations through simplified access. The direction has not all been positive: it stood at 65th in 2006. Access has still improved, rising from 31 to 49 destinations. Its global and openness scores sit at 48 and 42, respectively. The smoother routes are limited, so online visa processing matters here: 37 destinations support e-visa or visa-online options, including Antigua and Barbuda, Azerbaijan, and Colombia. Alongside that, Liberian passport holders have 28 visa-free destinations, 20 visa-on-arrival options, and 2 eTA routes. The practical advice is simple: check the visa route early and keep the 6-month validity buffer in mind before booking. Rules change, so travellers should still confirm the final entry requirement with the relevant embassy or government site before travel.
Egypt
49 个免签目的地
The Egyptian passport has limited but workable mobility in 2026, ranking 84th globally with access to 49 destinations. It is slightly below its 2008 position of 78th. Access has widened meaningfully, from 0 destinations then to 49 now. Its global and openness scores sit at 46 and 42, respectively. This passport leans heavily on arrival-based access rather than pure visa-free entry: 27 destinations offer visa on arrival, including Madagascar, Somalia, and Bolivia. There are also 21 visa-free destinations, such as Benin, Cook Islands, and Dominica. The practical advice is simple: check the visa route early and keep the 6-month validity buffer in mind before booking. Rules change, so travellers should still confirm the final entry requirement with the relevant embassy or government site before travel.
Burundi
48 个免签目的地
The Burundian passport has limited but workable mobility in 2026, ranking 85th globally with access to 48 destinations. It is slightly below its 2006 position of 78th. Access has widened meaningfully, from 18 destinations then to 48 now. Its global and openness scores sit at 8 and 12, respectively. This passport leans heavily on arrival-based access rather than pure visa-free entry: 26 destinations offer visa on arrival, including Madagascar, Somalia, and Bangladesh. There are also 22 visa-free destinations, such as Congo (Dem. Rep.), Barbados, and Benin. The practical advice is simple: check the visa route early and keep the 6-month validity buffer in mind before booking. Rules change, so travellers should still confirm the final entry requirement with the relevant embassy or government site before travel.
Angola
48 个免签目的地
Angola passport holders still have some useful travel routes, but the 2026 ranking tells a cautious story: 85th worldwide and 48 accessible destinations. It is slightly below its 2006 position of 77th. Access has widened meaningfully, from 19 destinations then to 48 now. This passport leans heavily on arrival-based access rather than pure visa-free entry: 22 destinations offer visa on arrival, including Madagascar, Bangladesh, and Burundi. There are also 24 visa-free destinations, such as Benin, Botswana, and Cape Verde Islands. The practical advice is simple: check the visa route early and keep the 6-month validity buffer in mind before booking. Visa and validity rules can change quickly; confirm the current requirement with the official embassy or government source before booking around it.
Central African Republic
48 个免签目的地
The Central African passport has limited but workable mobility in 2026, ranking 85th globally with access to 48 destinations. The direction has not all been positive: it stood at 68th in 2006. Access has still improved, rising from 28 to 48 destinations. This passport leans heavily on arrival-based access rather than pure visa-free entry: 26 destinations offer visa on arrival, including Madagascar, Bangladesh, and Bolivia. There are also 23 visa-free destinations, such as Cote d'Ivoire, Benin, and Burkina Faso. The practical advice is simple: check the visa route early and keep the 6-month validity buffer in mind before booking. Visa and validity rules can change quickly; confirm the current requirement with the official embassy or government source before booking around it.
Cameroon
47 个免签目的地
The Cameroonian passport has limited but workable mobility in 2026, ranking 86th globally with access to 47 destinations. The direction has not all been positive: it stood at 70th in 2006. Access has still improved, rising from 26 to 47 destinations. The split between its global score (53) and openness score (28) is worth noticing; mobility and inbound openness are not moving in lockstep. This passport leans heavily on arrival-based access rather than pure visa-free entry: 24 destinations offer visa on arrival, including Madagascar, Bangladesh, and Bolivia. There are also 23 visa-free destinations, such as Barbados, Benin, and Central African Republic. The practical advice is simple: check the visa route early and keep the 6-month validity buffer in mind before booking. Use this as planning data, not final permission to travel; official embassy or border-authority guidance should be checked before departure.
Congo (Rep.)
46 个免签目的地
Congo (Rep.) passport holders still have some useful travel routes, but the 2026 ranking tells a cautious story: 87th worldwide and 46 accessible destinations. African mobility tends to be strongest on regional corridors and more uneven on long-haul routes. The direction has not all been positive: it stood at 69th in 2006. Access has still improved, rising from 27 to 46 destinations. The split between its global score (13) and openness score (42) is worth noticing; mobility and inbound openness are not moving in lockstep. This passport leans heavily on arrival-based access rather than pure visa-free entry: 24 destinations offer visa on arrival, including Madagascar, Bangladesh, and Bolivia. There are also 21 visa-free destinations, such as Cote d'Ivoire, Benin, and Cameroon. The practical advice is simple: check the visa route early and keep the 6-month validity buffer in mind before booking. Use this as planning data, not final permission to travel; official embassy or border-authority guidance should be checked before departure.
Djibouti
45 个免签目的地
The Djiboutian passport has limited but workable mobility in 2026, ranking 88th globally with access to 45 destinations. It is slightly below its 2006 position of 77th. Access has widened meaningfully, from 19 destinations then to 45 now. The split between its global score (53) and openness score (28) is worth noticing; mobility and inbound openness are not moving in lockstep. This passport leans heavily on arrival-based access rather than pure visa-free entry: 27 destinations offer visa on arrival, including Madagascar, Somalia, and Bangladesh. There are also 18 visa-free destinations, such as Benin, Cook Islands, and Dominica. The practical advice is simple: check the visa route early and keep the 6-month validity buffer in mind before booking. Use this as planning data, not final permission to travel; official embassy or border-authority guidance should be checked before departure.
Nigeria
44 个免签目的地
The Nigerian passport has limited but workable mobility in 2026, ranking 89th globally with access to 44 destinations. The direction has not all been positive: it stood at 62nd in 2006. Access has still improved, rising from 35 to 44 destinations. Its global and openness scores sit at 52 and 45, respectively. The smoother routes are limited, so online visa processing matters here: 40 destinations support e-visa or visa-online options, including Antigua and Barbuda, Azerbaijan, and Colombia. Alongside that, Nigerian passport holders have 27 visa-free destinations, 15 visa-on-arrival options, and 2 eTA routes. The practical advice is simple: check the visa route early and keep the 6-month validity buffer in mind before booking. Rules change, so travellers should still confirm the final entry requirement with the relevant embassy or government site before travel.
Congo (Dem. Rep.)
43 个免签目的地
Congo (Dem. Rep.) passport holders still have some useful travel routes, but the 2026 ranking tells a cautious story: 90th worldwide and 43 accessible destinations. The headline rank is exactly where it was in 2008. Access has widened meaningfully, from 0 destinations then to 43 now. Its global and openness scores sit at 52 and 28, respectively. This passport leans heavily on arrival-based access rather than pure visa-free entry: 20 destinations offer visa on arrival, including Madagascar, Bangladesh, and Cambodia. There are also 21 visa-free destinations, such as Benin, Burundi, and Central African Republic. The practical advice is simple: check the visa route early and keep the 6-month validity buffer in mind before booking. Use this as planning data, not final permission to travel; official embassy or border-authority guidance should be checked before departure.
Ethiopia
42 个免签目的地
For Ethiopia passport holders, international travel still starts with paperwork more often than not. The passport ranks 91st globally in 2026. It is slightly below its 2006 position of 78th. Access has still improved, rising from 18 to 42 destinations. The supporting scores are modest too, at 8 globally and 28 for openness. This passport leans heavily on arrival-based access rather than pure visa-free entry: 26 destinations offer visa on arrival, including Madagascar, Somalia, and Bangladesh. There are also 16 visa-free destinations, such as Barbados, Benin, and Cook Islands. The practical advice is simple: check the visa route early and keep the 6-month validity buffer in mind before booking. Before relying on any route, verify the current rule with the destination government or embassy because entry policies can move without much notice.
Sudan
41 个免签目的地
For Sudan passport holders, international travel still starts with paperwork more often than not. The passport ranks 92nd globally in 2026. It is slightly below its 2006 position of 79th. Access has still improved, rising from 17 to 41 destinations. This passport leans heavily on arrival-based access rather than pure visa-free entry: 24 destinations offer visa on arrival, including Madagascar, Bangladesh, and Burundi. There are also 14 visa-free destinations, such as Benin, Cook Islands, and Dominica. The practical advice is simple: check the visa route early and keep the 6-month validity buffer in mind before booking. Rules change, so travellers should still confirm the final entry requirement with the relevant embassy or government site before travel.
South Sudan
41 个免签目的地
For South Sudan passport holders, international travel still starts with paperwork more often than not. The passport ranks 92nd globally in 2026. It is slightly below its 2008 position of 86th. Access has widened meaningfully, from 0 destinations then to 41 now. The supporting scores are modest too, at 18 globally and 12 for openness. This passport leans heavily on arrival-based access rather than pure visa-free entry: 22 destinations offer visa on arrival, including Madagascar, Bolivia, and Burundi. There are also 18 visa-free destinations, such as Benin, Botswana, and Cook Islands. The practical advice is simple: check the visa route early and keep the 6-month validity buffer in mind before booking. Use this as planning data, not final permission to travel; official embassy or border-authority guidance should be checked before departure.
Libya
39 个免签目的地
The Libyan passport remains one of the harder passports to travel with in 2026, ranking 93rd globally with access to 39 destinations. African mobility tends to be strongest on regional corridors and more uneven on long-haul routes. The direction has not all been positive: it stood at 77th in 2006. Access has still improved, rising from 19 to 39 destinations. The supporting scores are modest too, at 18 globally and 28 for openness. This passport leans heavily on arrival-based access rather than pure visa-free entry: 23 destinations offer visa on arrival, including Madagascar, Somalia, and Burundi. There are also 13 visa-free destinations, such as Algeria, Benin, and Cook Islands. The practical advice is simple: check the visa route early and keep the 6-month validity buffer in mind before booking. Use this as planning data, not final permission to travel; official embassy or border-authority guidance should be checked before departure.
Eritrea
38 个免签目的地
The mobility picture for the Eritrean passport is restrictive in 2026: 94th globally, with only 38 destinations available through simplified entry routes. The direction has not all been positive: it stood at 76th in 2006. Access has still improved, rising from 20 to 38 destinations. The supporting scores are modest too, at 8 globally and 8 for openness. This passport leans heavily on arrival-based access rather than pure visa-free entry: 24 destinations offer visa on arrival, including Madagascar, Bangladesh, and Bolivia. There are also 13 visa-free destinations, such as Benin, Cook Islands, and Dominica. The practical advice is simple: check the visa route early and keep the 6-month validity buffer in mind before booking. Visa and validity rules can change quickly; confirm the current requirement with the official embassy or government source before booking around it.
Somalia
32 个免签目的地
The mobility picture for the Somali passport is restrictive in 2026: 97th globally, with only 32 destinations available through simplified entry routes. African mobility tends to be strongest on regional corridors and more uneven on long-haul routes. The direction has not all been positive: it stood at 81st in 2006. Access has still improved, rising from 15 to 32 destinations. The supporting scores are modest too, at 8 globally and 12 for openness. This passport leans heavily on arrival-based access rather than pure visa-free entry: 20 destinations offer visa on arrival, including Madagascar, Bangladesh, and Burundi. There are also 10 visa-free destinations, such as Benin, Cook Islands, and Dominica. The practical advice is simple: check the visa route early and keep the 6-month validity buffer in mind before booking. Use this as planning data, not final permission to travel; official embassy or border-authority guidance should be checked before departure.
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