Kenyan Passport Ranked Position 98 In Global Rankings

In June 2023, the Visalit, an international visa ranking site released the global passport ranking, and the Kenyan passport is currently ranked at position 98 among the global passports.

Kenya has made it to the top 100 in global ranking beating first-world countries like China and India while maintaining its spot as the most powerful passport in East Africa. Currently, Kenyans can travel visa-free to 43 countries and apply for a visa upon arrival in 22 countries.

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Kenya was ranked position 98 in global standing tying with Suriname and one place above global powerhouses China and Thailand at position 99. India was ranked position 111 globally.

The Kenyan passport has dropped its position in the latest Henley Passport Index ranking, despite recent efforts by the government to secure more friendly bilateral ties which include visa-free travel.

Early this year, the index released ranked Kenya’s passport at position 73 globally, two steps drop from position 71 in the same period last year.

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This month, Kenya has ranked position 98 in global standing tying with Suriname and one place above global powerhouses China and Thailand at position 99. India was ranked position 111 globally

According to Visalit, which compares the strength of these passports based on the number of destinations their holders can access, Kenyans can visit 43 countries without a visa, and Chinese citizens can only do so in 33 countries.

Chinese citizens also need to apply for a visa on arrival in 33 countries. China beat Kenya on only one indicator of passport strength whereby 132 countries require visas before Chinese citizens travel while Kenyans are required to do so in 138 countries.

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Global passport ranking of other East African countries was; Tanzania (101), Uganda (108), Rwanda (120), South Sudan (137), Burundi (137), and the Democratic Republic of Congo (141).

According to Visalist, a strong passport enables citizens to enjoy more travel freedom, business opportunities, education opportunities, employment opportunities as well as more cultural experiences.

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“Holders of a strong passport have the freedom to travel to a wide range of countries without the hassle of obtaining visas and also open up a world of business opportunities for its holder,” the organization states.

According to the rankings, Kenya’s passport remains among Africa’s top ten in giving visa-free access. It reached a visa-free agreement with South Africa in November last year.

Holders of a strong passport like Kenya have an easier time pursuing education and employment opportunities in other countries as well as allowing its holder to explore new cultures and experiences due to increased traveling.

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