97T

Nomad Rank

Total Score

Country

South Africa

Capital City

Pretoria

Language

Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu

Currency

South African rand

Region

Africa

Landlocked

South Africa Passport

Nomad Capitalist Passport Index Ranking

The South Africa Passport is currently ranked Number 97T in the Nomad Capitalist Passport Index with a total score of 71. This ranking, relative to other passports, has been calculated by considering the government of South Africa’s approach not just to travel, but to international taxation laws, global perception, dual citizenship and personal freedom.

Travel 110 Taxation 20 Perception 30 Dual Citizenship 50 Freedom 40

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Travel Destinations from South Africa ^{50% in total score}

For the South Africa Travel Score calculation, we relied on government travel data from 199 passport-issuing countries and territories, combined with real-time intelligence and proprietary research. This factor includes a Mobility Score (MS) measuring ease of travel, which focuses on visa-free (VF) travel, visa on arrival (VOA), eTA and eVisa (if issued within three days). Based on that data, we assigned South Africa a Travel Score of 110 which means that South Africa passport holders can enter a total of 110 destinations — either without a visa, through a visa on arrival or via an eTA.

Taxation in South Africa ^{20% in total score}

For the South Africa Taxation Score calculation, we relied on data from our network of tax vendors, news sources and tax authorities. Based on that data, we assigned South Africa a Taxation Score of 20, meaning that South Africa allows citizens to relocate to avoid tax.

Perception ^{10% in total score}

For the South Africa Perception Score calculation, we relied on the World Happiness Report, the Human Development Index and subjective factors from our networks’ experience to determine how each country’s citizens are perceived and recognised. Based on that data, we assigned South Africa a Perception Score of 30, meaning that South Africa citizens experience intermediate hostility.

Dual Citizenship ^{10% in total score}

For the South Africa Dual Citizenship Score calculation, we relied on embassy data and our experience to assess the ability to hold dual citizenship. Based on that data, we assigned South Africa a Dual Citizenship Score of 50, meaning that South Africa citizens are almost always allowed to hold other citizenships.

Freedom ^{10% in total score}

For the South Africa Freedom Score calculation, we relied on data and news reports on mandatory military service, government surveillance, press freedom and other factors to determine the personal freedom of citizens and expats. Based on that data, we assigned South Africa a Freedom Score of 40, meaning that South Africa citizens have intermediate freedom.