Full list of strongest passports in Africa as Nigeria drops to 45th, 90th globally
Nigeria has been ranked the 45th strongest passport in Africa and 90th in the world in the July 2026 global passport ranking released by Henley & Partners on Tuesday, with Nigerian passport holders enjoying visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 44 destinations.
South Africa retained its position as Africa’s most powerful passport, climbing to 49th globally with visa-free access to 101 destinations, making it the only African country to provide access to more than 100 countries without requiring a prior visa.
Nigeria’s latest position comes months after the country climbed six places on the Henley Passport Index between January 2024 and April 2026, rising from 95th to 89th globally despite its visa-free access dropping from 45 to 44 destinations.
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