2026 data
Australia vs United Kingdom
United Kingdom is stronger · +1 visa-free destinations
Comparing the two in 2026: the Australia passport gives access to 161 destinations without a prior visa (#24 worldwide), while United Kingdom reaches 162 (#20). In practice, United Kingdom gets you visa-free to 1 more destinations.
Side-by-side comparison
Australia
United Kingdom
Visa-free destinations
161
162
Voyspark Index rank
#24
#20
Visa-free
112
118
Visa on arrival
42
36
Electronic auth (eTA)
7
8
e-Visa
21
17
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.
Europe44 · 44 / 45
Africa32 · 34 / 54
Americas32 · 32 / 35
Asia27 · 27 / 35
Middle East13 · 12 / 15
Oceania12 · 12 / 13
Frequently asked questions
Which is stronger, Australia or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is stronger. Australia reaches 161 destinations visa-free; United Kingdom, 162.
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 United Kingdom in 0 among popular destinations. The full list is above.