Eight African countries allow visa-free entry to travellers from 198 locations, demonstrating a perfect level of openness

Top 20 African countries by their openness index (2024)

Key takeaways:

Eight African countries, including Burundi, Cape Verde, and Kenya, lead the way with a perfect score of 198, setting the standard for unrestricted accessibility and visa-free entry.
Nations with high scores will likely attract increased tourism, business opportunities, and cultural exchange, positioning themselves as hubs for international engagement.
Nigeria has a score of 49 out of 198, showing a relatively low openness.

Africa’s openness has reached remarkable levels, with eight countries achieving a perfect score of 198 on the Henley Openness Index. These nations have set a benchmark for accessibility by allowing entry to all nationalities without prior visas.

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Henley Openness Index

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