South Africa is ranked 48 out of 199 in the list of passports that allow for visa-free access to over 220 destinations worldwide. The South African passport has gained ground in the eyes of the ...

The index evaluates 199 passports against 227 travel destinations, relying on data from the International Air Transport Authority (IATA) and extensive supplementary research. While South Africa ...

A strong passport can make international ... supported by its focus on international trade and tourism, bolstering its diplomatic network. 3. South Africa – Access to 106 Countries Ranked ...

The South African “green mamba” passport has broken into the top 50 most powerful passports in the world for the first time in a decade, according to the Minister of Home Affairs, Leon Schreiber.

Ambitious plans to further digitise and secure South Africa’s passport system, positioning it as a stronger document on the global stage, have been outlined by the Department of Home Affairs (DHA).

South Africa has broken into the Top-50 for the most reliable passport in the world for the first time in a decade, improving from 53rd in the world in 2024 to 48th at the beginning of 2025.

South Africa’s passport has seen a significant improvement in its international standing, climbing 10% between 2024 and 2025, according to the latest Henley Passport Index. Now ranked 48th out ...