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South Africans can now visit 101 countries visa-free in 2026 – losing access to 5 destinations | SA News

Malcolm Libera
 ·15 Jan 2026

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South Africans can travel to 101 countries without needing a visa in 2026, marking a decline in global mobility compared to the previous year.

In 2025, South African passport holders enjoyed visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 106 destinations, meaning access to five countries has been lost over the past year.

The Henley Passport Index is widely regarded as the most authoritative global ranking of passport strength.

It assesses 199 passports against 227 travel…

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