2026 data
China vs Portugal
Portugal is stronger · +80 visa-free destinations
Comparing the two in 2026: the China passport gives access to 83 destinations without a prior visa (#105 worldwide), while Portugal reaches 163 (#18). In practice, Portugal gets you visa-free to 80 more destinations.
Side-by-side comparison
China
Portugal
Visa-free destinations
83
163
Voyspark Index rank
#105
#18
Visa-free
41
125
Visa on arrival
38
31
Electronic auth (eTA)
4
7
e-Visa
29
20
Visa required
#86
#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.
Africa28 · 34 / 54
Europe4 · 44 / 45
Americas12 · 33 / 35
Asia19 · 25 / 34
Middle East10 · 13 / 15
Oceania10 · 13 / 14
Frequently asked questions
Which is stronger, China or Portugal?
Portugal is stronger. China reaches 83 destinations visa-free; Portugal, 163.
How many destinations can both enter visa-free?
77 destinations are open without a prior visa to both passports in 2026.
Where does each passport reach further?
China wins in 0 and Portugal in 18 among popular destinations. The full list is above.