2026 data
Canada vs Japan
Japan is stronger · +3 visa-free destinations
Comparing the two in 2026: the Canada 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
Canada
Japan
Visa-free destinations
161
164
World ranking
#24
#12
Visa-free
117
117
Visa on arrival
37
38
Electronic auth (eTA)
7
9
e-Visa
18
18
Visa required
#19
#16
Popular destinations visa-free for one but visa-required for the other.
Access by region, side by side
Visa-free for both: destinations open to both passports.
Europe45 · 45 / 46
Africa34 · 31 / 54
Americas31 · 32 / 34
Asia25 · 29 / 34
Oceania13 · 13 / 14
Middle East12 · 13 / 15
Frequently asked questions
Which is stronger, Canada or Japan?
Japan is stronger. Canada reaches 161 destinations visa-free; Japan, 164.
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?
Canada wins in 0 and Japan in 2 among popular destinations. The full list is above.