2026 data
Canada vs Russia
Canada is stronger · +44 visa-free destinations
Comparing the two in 2026: the Canada passport gives access to 161 destinations without a prior visa (#24 worldwide), while Russia reaches 117 (#76). In practice, Canada gets you visa-free to 44 more destinations.
Side-by-side comparison
Canada
Russia
Visa-free destinations
161
117
World ranking
#24
#76
Visa-free
117
78
Visa on arrival
37
33
Electronic auth (eTA)
7
6
e-Visa
18
19
Visa required
#19
#62
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 · 32 / 54
Americas31 · 31 / 34
Asia26 · 26 / 35
Europe45 · 5 / 45
Middle East12 · 12 / 15
Oceania13 · 11 / 14
Frequently asked questions
Which is stronger, Canada or Russia?
Canada is stronger. Canada reaches 161 destinations visa-free; Russia, 117.
How many destinations can both enter visa-free?
110 destinations are open without a prior visa to both passports in 2026.
Where does each passport reach further?
Canada wins in 13 and Russia in 0 among popular destinations. The full list is above.