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Mid passport · Africa

South AfricaPassport · 2026

Global rank

#43

Mobility score

109

Total access

109

countries

Access breakdown

of 147 sovereign destinations
  • Visa-free
    65
    33% of 198
  • Visa on arrival
    44
    22% of 198
  • ETA
    0
    0% of 198
  • eVisa
    0
    0% of 198
  • Visa required
    89
    45% of 198

As of 2026, the South Africa passport ranks #43 globally with a mobility score of 109. Holders enjoy visa-free entry to 65 countries, visa on arrival in 44, ETA in 0 and eVisa access to 0 more destinations.

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  • The South Africa passport is ranked #43 globally in 2026 on the Atlys Passport Power Index, placing it in the "Mid" tier. Its overall mobility score is 109, calculated from visa-free, visa-on-arrival, ETA and eVisa access combined.