2026 data
Australia vs China
Australia is stronger · +78 visa-free destinations
Comparing the two in 2026: the Australia passport gives access to 161 destinations without a prior visa (#24 worldwide), while China reaches 83 (#105). In practice, Australia gets you visa-free to 78 more destinations.
Side-by-side comparison
Australia
China
Visa-free destinations
161
83
World ranking
#24
#105
Visa-free
112
41
Visa on arrival
42
38
Electronic auth (eTA)
7
4
e-Visa
21
29
Visa required
#16
#86
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.
Africa32 · 28 / 54
Europe45 · 4 / 46
Asia26 · 19 / 34
Americas32 · 12 / 35
Middle East13 · 10 / 15
Oceania12 · 10 / 13
Frequently asked questions
Which is stronger, Australia or China?
Australia is stronger. Australia reaches 161 destinations visa-free; China, 83.
How many destinations can both enter visa-free?
76 destinations are open without a prior visa to both passports in 2026.
Where does each passport reach further?
Australia wins in 18 and China in 0 among popular destinations. The full list is above.