2026 data
Australia vs Japan
Japan is stronger · +3 visa-free destinations
Comparing the two in 2026: the Australia passport gives access to 161 destinations without a prior visa (#24 worldwide), while Japan reaches 164 (#12). In practice, Japan gets you visa-free to 3 more destinations.
Side-by-side comparison
Australia
Japan
Visa-free destinations
161
164
World ranking
#24
#12
Visa-free
112
117
Visa on arrival
42
38
Electronic auth (eTA)
7
9
e-Visa
21
18
Visa required
#16
#16
Popular destinations visa-free for one but visa-required for the other.
Where Japan reaches further
Access by region, side by side
Visa-free for both: destinations open to both passports.
Europe45 · 45 / 46
Americas32 · 33 / 35
Africa32 · 31 / 54
Asia26 · 29 / 34
Middle East13 · 13 / 15
Oceania12 · 12 / 13
Frequently asked questions
Which is stronger, Australia or Japan?
Japan is stronger. Australia reaches 161 destinations visa-free; Japan, 164.
How many destinations can both enter visa-free?
158 destinations are open without a prior visa to both passports in 2026.
Where does each passport reach further?
Australia wins in 0 and Japan in 1 among popular destinations. The full list is above.