Namibia's passports retain high ranking in Africa
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Namibian passports currently rank 64th globally, up from 70th place last year.
This is according to the latest Henley Passport Index issued in July, which is an important ranking of passport power.
The index ranks the world's 199 passports according to the number of countries their holders can access without a visa.
As of the July update, citizens of Namibia can travel to 80 destinations without having to arrange a visa beforehand. This represents an increase compared to the previous year, when the number of visa-free countries stood at 79.
The rankings are based on information gathered by the International Air Transport Authority (IATA).
The Namibian passport clung to its position as the fifth-most powerful in Africa.
Seychelles has the most powerful passport in Africa, followed by Mauritius, South Africa and Botswana.
This is according to the latest Henley Passport Index issued in July, which is an important ranking of passport power.
The index ranks the world's 199 passports according to the number of countries their holders can access without a visa.
As of the July update, citizens of Namibia can travel to 80 destinations without having to arrange a visa beforehand. This represents an increase compared to the previous year, when the number of visa-free countries stood at 79.
The rankings are based on information gathered by the International Air Transport Authority (IATA).
The Namibian passport clung to its position as the fifth-most powerful in Africa.
Seychelles has the most powerful passport in Africa, followed by Mauritius, South Africa and Botswana.
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