Henley Passport Index 2026: Ghana Passport Outranks Nigeria and Rwanda | By Kadel Traore
Ghana has maintained a mid-tier position in the 2026 Henley Passport Index, ranking 69th globally and placing it ahead of several African and European peers in overall travel freedom, according to the latest index, released in January 2026.
The Ghanaian passport offers visa-free, visa-on-arrival, or electronic travel authorisation (eTA) access to 68 destinations worldwide, reflecting stable but limited global mobility.
This access covers ECOWAS member states, parts of East Africa, select Caribbean nations, and a number of Asian and Middle Eastern destinations that offer visas-on-arrival.
Within West Africa, Ghana performs better than Cape Verde (ranked 72nd, with access to 65 destinations); Senegal is ranked 78th, with access to 57 destinations; Nigeria is ranked 89th, with access to 44 destinations; and Benin is ranked 70th, with access to 67 destinations.
Across the wider Africa region, Ghana’s passport is ranked higher than Rwanda (70th), Tunisia (70th), Egypt (85th), and Angola (86th )
Internationally, Ghana’s passport ranks higher than India’s (80th), the Philippines’ (73rd), and Jordan’s (84th).
The Henley Passport Index is the most authoritative ranking of the world’s passports by the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa.
The index includes 199 passports and 227 travel destinations, providing users with the most comprehensive and reliable information about their global access and mobility.
Despite its relative strength in West Africa, Ghana’s ranking underscores the continued importance of bilateral air service agreements, diplomatic engagement, and reciprocal visa policies in expanding travel access.
Ghana’s passport strength is increasingly a strategic asset for Ghana’s aviation, tourism, and investment ambitions.
With historical data spanning 20 years and regularly updated expert analysis on the latest shifts in passport power, the index is an invaluable resource for global citizens and the standard reference tool for government policy in this field.
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