2026 data
China vs Russia
Russia is stronger · +34 visa-free destinations
Comparing the two in 2026: the China passport gives access to 83 destinations without a prior visa (#105 worldwide), while Russia reaches 117 (#76). In practice, Russia gets you visa-free to 34 more destinations.
Side-by-side comparison
China
Russia
Visa-free destinations
83
117
Voyspark Index rank
#105
#76
Visa-free
41
78
Visa on arrival
38
33
Electronic auth (eTA)
4
6
e-Visa
29
19
Visa required
#86
#62
Popular destinations visa-free for one but visa-required for the other.
Where China reaches further
Where Russia reaches further
Access by region, side by side
Visa-free for both: destinations open to both passports.
Africa28 · 32 / 54
Asia19 · 26 / 34
Americas12 · 31 / 35
Middle East10 · 12 / 15
Oceania10 · 11 / 14
Europe4 · 5 / 45
Frequently asked questions
Which is stronger, China or Russia?
Russia is stronger. China reaches 83 destinations visa-free; Russia, 117.
How many destinations can both enter visa-free?
78 destinations are open without a prior visa to both passports in 2026.
Where does each passport reach further?
China wins in 1 and Russia in 6 among popular destinations. The full list is above.