2026 data
China vs United Kingdom
United Kingdom is stronger · +79 visa-free destinations
Comparing the two in 2026: the China passport gives access to 83 destinations without a prior visa (#105 worldwide), while United Kingdom reaches 162 (#20). In practice, United Kingdom gets you visa-free to 79 more destinations.
Side-by-side comparison
China
United Kingdom
Visa-free destinations
83
162
Voyspark Index rank
#105
#20
Visa-free
41
118
Visa on arrival
38
36
Electronic auth (eTA)
4
8
e-Visa
29
17
Visa required
#86
#19
Popular destinations visa-free for one but visa-required for the other.
Where United Kingdom reaches further
Access by region, side by side
Visa-free for both: destinations open to both passports.
Africa28 · 34 / 54
Europe4 · 44 / 45
Asia19 · 27 / 34
Americas12 · 32 / 35
Oceania10 · 13 / 14
Middle East10 · 12 / 15
Frequently asked questions
Which is stronger, China or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is stronger. China reaches 83 destinations visa-free; United Kingdom, 162.
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 United Kingdom in 18 among popular destinations. The full list is above.