2026 data
Australia vs Russia
Australia is stronger · +44 visa-free destinations
Comparing the two in 2026: the Australia passport gives access to 161 destinations without a prior visa (#24 worldwide), while Russia reaches 117 (#76). In practice, Australia gets you visa-free to 44 more destinations.
Side-by-side comparison
Australia
Russia
Visa-free destinations
161
117
Voyspark Index rank
#24
#76
Visa-free
112
78
Visa on arrival
42
33
Electronic auth (eTA)
7
6
e-Visa
21
19
Visa required
#16
#62
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 · 32 / 54
Americas32 · 31 / 35
Asia27 · 26 / 35
Europe45 · 5 / 45
Middle East13 · 12 / 15
Oceania12 · 11 / 13
Frequently asked questions
Which is stronger, Australia or Russia?
Australia is stronger. Australia reaches 161 destinations visa-free; Russia, 117.
How many destinations can both enter visa-free?
109 destinations are open without a prior visa to both passports in 2026.
Where does each passport reach further?
Australia wins in 14 and Russia in 0 among popular destinations. The full list is above.