2026 data
Canada vs Mexico
Canada is stronger · +24 visa-free destinations
Comparing the two in 2026: the Canada passport gives access to 161 destinations without a prior visa (#24 worldwide), while Mexico reaches 137 (#53). In practice, Canada gets you visa-free to 24 more destinations.
Side-by-side comparison
Canada
Mexico
Visa-free destinations
161
137
World ranking
#24
#53
Visa-free
117
98
Visa on arrival
37
33
Electronic auth (eTA)
7
6
e-Visa
18
31
Visa required
#19
#30
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.
Europe45 · 44 / 46
Americas30 · 29 / 33
Africa34 · 25 / 54
Asia26 · 21 / 35
Oceania13 · 10 / 14
Middle East12 · 8 / 15
Frequently asked questions
Which is stronger, Canada or Mexico?
Canada is stronger. Canada reaches 161 destinations visa-free; Mexico, 137.
How many destinations can both enter visa-free?
135 destinations are open without a prior visa to both passports in 2026.
Where does each passport reach further?
Canada wins in 4 and Mexico in 0 among popular destinations. The full list is above.