2026 data
Canada vs China
Canada is stronger · +78 visa-free destinations
Comparing the two in 2026: the Canada passport gives access to 161 destinations without a prior visa (#24 worldwide), while China reaches 83 (#105). In practice, Canada gets you visa-free to 78 more destinations.
Side-by-side comparison
Canada
China
Visa-free destinations
161
83
World ranking
#24
#105
Visa-free
117
41
Visa on arrival
37
38
Electronic auth (eTA)
7
4
e-Visa
18
29
Visa required
#19
#86
Popular destinations visa-free for one but visa-required for the other.
Where Canada reaches further
Access by region, side by side
Visa-free for both: destinations open to both passports.
Africa34 · 28 / 54
Europe45 · 4 / 46
Asia26 · 19 / 34
Americas31 · 12 / 34
Oceania13 · 10 / 14
Middle East12 · 10 / 15
Frequently asked questions
Which is stronger, Canada or China?
Canada is stronger. Canada reaches 161 destinations visa-free; China, 83.
How many destinations can both enter visa-free?
77 destinations are open without a prior visa to both passports in 2026.
Where does each passport reach further?
Canada wins in 18 and China in 0 among popular destinations. The full list is above.