2026 data
Australia vs Canada
Tie: same strength
Comparing the two in 2026: the Australia passport gives access to 161 destinations without a prior visa (#24 worldwide), while Canada reaches 161 (#24). The two are tied in strength: the same number of visa-free destinations.
Side-by-side comparison
Australia
Canada
Visa-free destinations
161
161
World ranking
#24
#24
Visa-free
112
117
Visa on arrival
42
37
Electronic auth (eTA)
7
7
e-Visa
21
18
Visa required
#16
#19
Popular destinations visa-free for one but visa-required for the other.
Where Australia reaches further
Access by region, side by side
Visa-free for both: destinations open to both passports.
Europe45 · 45 / 46
Africa32 · 34 / 54
Americas31 · 31 / 34
Asia27 · 26 / 35
Middle East13 · 12 / 15
Oceania12 · 12 / 13
Frequently asked questions
Which is stronger, Australia or Canada?
The two are tied in strength: the same number of visa-free destinations. Australia reaches 161 destinations visa-free; Canada, 161.
How many destinations can both enter visa-free?
157 destinations are open without a prior visa to both passports in 2026.
Where does each passport reach further?
Australia wins in 1 and Canada in 0 among popular destinations. The full list is above.