2026 data
Australia vs India
Australia is stronger · +103 visa-free destinations
Comparing the two in 2026: the Australia passport gives access to 161 destinations without a prior visa (#24 worldwide), while India reaches 58 (#146). In practice, Australia gets you visa-free to 103 more destinations.
Side-by-side comparison
Australia
India
Visa-free destinations
161
58
World ranking
#24
#146
Visa-free
112
27
Visa on arrival
42
28
Electronic auth (eTA)
7
3
e-Visa
21
47
Visa required
#16
#93
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 · 20 / 54
Europe45 · 0 / 46
Americas32 · 11 / 35
Asia27 · 14 / 34
Oceania12 · 9 / 13
Middle East13 · 4 / 15
Frequently asked questions
Which is stronger, Australia or India?
Australia is stronger. Australia reaches 161 destinations visa-free; India, 58.
How many destinations can both enter visa-free?
56 destinations are open without a prior visa to both passports in 2026.
Where does each passport reach further?
Australia wins in 23 and India in 0 among popular destinations. The full list is above.