2026 data
Canada vs Portugal
Portugal is stronger · +2 visa-free destinations
Comparing the two in 2026: the Canada passport gives access to 161 destinations without a prior visa (#24 worldwide), while Portugal reaches 163 (#18). In practice, Portugal gets you visa-free to 2 more destinations.
Side-by-side comparison
Canada
Portugal
Visa-free destinations
161
163
Voyspark Index rank
#24
#18
Visa-free
117
125
Visa on arrival
37
31
Electronic auth (eTA)
7
7
e-Visa
18
20
Visa required
#19
#15
Popular destinations visa-free for one but visa-required for the other.
Where Portugal reaches further
Access by region, side by side
Visa-free for both: destinations open to both passports.
Europe44 · 44 / 45
Africa34 · 34 / 54
Americas31 · 32 / 34
Asia26 · 26 / 35
Oceania13 · 13 / 14
Middle East12 · 13 / 15
Frequently asked questions
Which is stronger, Canada or Portugal?
Portugal is stronger. Canada reaches 161 destinations visa-free; Portugal, 163.
How many destinations can both enter visa-free?
159 destinations are open without a prior visa to both passports in 2026.
Where does each passport reach further?
Canada wins in 0 and Portugal in 1 among popular destinations. The full list is above.