# African passport mobility and visa-free access

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/african-passport-mobility-and-visa-free-access
> Updated: 2026-09-10T14:00:00.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Data from the Henley Passport Index indicates varying levels of global and regional mobility for African passport holders. South African citizens can currently access 101 destinations without a pre-departure visa, providing access to various nations across Africa, Asia, the Americas, and the Pacific. However, South Africa’s ranking has seen a slight decrease from 106 destinations in the previous year due to the loss of visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to Mauritania, Nigeria, Pakistan, Kosovo, and Somalia.

Other African nations show significant regional strength despite lower global access. For example, Liberian passport holders can enter 34 African destinations—approximately 64.2 percent of the continent—largely driven by ECOWAS membership, even though their global access rate remains at 28.8 percent.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-10: African passport mobility shows regional strength and global variations

New data shows Liberian passport holders gain access to 64.2 percent of Africa, while South Africa's visa-free travel destinations have slightly decreased to 101.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/african-passport-mobility-shows-regional-strength-and-global-variations

### 2026-08-24: South African passport holders gain visa-free access to 101 destinations

South African passport holders can access 101 destinations visa-free, according to the latest Henley Passport Index, offering expanded travel options across Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-african-passport-holders-gain-visa-free-access-to-101-destinations

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