By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S
The Sierra Leone passport has slipped one position to 76th in the 2025 Henley Global Passport Index, down from 75th in 2024. The index, compiled by Henley & Partners, ranks passports based on the number of destinations accessible to their holders without prior visa requirements.
Currently, the Sierra Leone passport offers visa-free access to 66 destinations worldwide, including countries across Africa, the Caribbean, and Asia.
Globally, Singapore ranks as the most powerful passport, allowing entry to 195 countries, followed by Japan with access to 193 nations. Finland, France, Germany, Italy, South Korea, and Spain are tied for third place, each granting visa-free access to 192 countries.
In Africa, Seychelles leads the continent, ranking 25th globally with visa-free access to 156 countries. Mauritius follows as the second strongest passport in Africa, ranked 29th globally with access to 151 countries. South Africa ranks third in Africa and 48th worldwide, with entry to 106 countries. Botswana holds the fourth position in Africa and ranks 57th globally, allowing access to 88 countries without a visa.
Sierra Leone stands 19th among African nations, surpassing its neighbors Liberia and Guinea. Meanwhile, countries with the least powerful passports in Africa include South Sudan, Somalia, Libya, Eritrea, Sudan, and Nigeria.
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