Tanzanian passport ranks 77 on world's most powerful list

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Tanzanian passport grants a holder access to 72 countries globally without the requirement of paying for a visa.

The two East African nations are ahead of their neighbours, with Uganda coming in third at number 81 with a passport that allows its holder to enter into 67 territories visa-free. Rwanda is 87 with holders of its passport gaining entry into 61 countries without a visa, while Burundi is placed 97 with 51 countries globally accepting holders of its passport to enter without visa payment. Zambia is ranked 78, a slot behind Tanzania with access to 71 countries without a visa. While the DRC is 106 with access to 42 countries.
Taking top spot is Japan, whose passport allows a holder to enter 192 countries around the world without the need for visa payment.
Tanzania's 2021 performance has improved from the last time it was ranked back in 2018 where the national passport could only enter 67 countries worldwide without the need to pay for a visa.

Tanzanian passport ranks 77 on world's most powerful list

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