2026 data
India vs Russia
Russia is stronger · +59 visa-free destinations
Comparing the two in 2026: the India passport gives access to 58 destinations without a prior visa (#146 worldwide), while Russia reaches 117 (#76). In practice, Russia gets you visa-free to 59 more destinations.
Side-by-side comparison
India
Russia
Visa-free destinations
58
117
World ranking
#146
#76
Visa-free
27
78
Visa on arrival
28
33
Electronic auth (eTA)
3
6
e-Visa
47
19
Visa required
#93
#62
Popular destinations visa-free for one but visa-required for the other.
Where Russia reaches further
Access by region, side by side
Visa-free for both: destinations open to both passports.
Africa20 · 32 / 54
Americas11 · 31 / 35
Asia14 · 26 / 34
Oceania9 · 11 / 14
Middle East4 · 12 / 15
Europe0 · 5 / 45
Frequently asked questions
Which is stronger, India or Russia?
Russia is stronger. India reaches 58 destinations visa-free; Russia, 117.
How many destinations can both enter visa-free?
57 destinations are open without a prior visa to both passports in 2026.
Where does each passport reach further?
India wins in 0 and Russia in 9 among popular destinations. The full list is above.