2026 data
China vs Mexico
Mexico is stronger · +54 visa-free destinations
Comparing the two in 2026: the China passport gives access to 83 destinations without a prior visa (#105 worldwide), while Mexico reaches 137 (#53). In practice, Mexico gets you visa-free to 54 more destinations.
Side-by-side comparison
China
Mexico
Visa-free destinations
83
137
World ranking
#105
#53
Visa-free
41
98
Visa on arrival
38
33
Electronic auth (eTA)
4
6
e-Visa
29
31
Visa required
#86
#30
Popular destinations visa-free for one but visa-required for the other.
Where Mexico reaches further
Access by region, side by side
Visa-free for both: destinations open to both passports.
Africa28 · 25 / 54
Europe4 · 44 / 46
Americas12 · 29 / 34
Asia19 · 21 / 34
Oceania10 · 10 / 14
Middle East10 · 8 / 15
Frequently asked questions
Which is stronger, China or Mexico?
Mexico is stronger. China reaches 83 destinations visa-free; Mexico, 137.
How many destinations can both enter visa-free?
66 destinations are open without a prior visa to both passports in 2026.
Where does each passport reach further?
China wins in 0 and Mexico in 13 among popular destinations. The full list is above.