2026 data
Canada vs United States
Canada 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 United States reaches 159 (#32). In practice, Canada gets you visa-free to 2 more destinations.
Side-by-side comparison
Canada
United States
Visa-free destinations
161
159
Voyspark Index rank
#24
#32
Visa-free
117
116
Visa on arrival
37
36
Electronic auth (eTA)
7
7
e-Visa
18
20
Visa required
#19
#19
Access by region, side by side
Visa-free for both: destinations open to both passports.
Europe45 · 44 / 46
Africa34 · 34 / 54
Americas30 · 30 / 33
Asia26 · 25 / 35
Oceania13 · 13 / 14
Middle East12 · 12 / 15
Frequently asked questions
Which is stronger, Canada or United States?
Canada is stronger. Canada reaches 161 destinations visa-free; United States, 159.
How many destinations can both enter visa-free?
158 destinations are open without a prior visa to both passports in 2026.