2026 data
India vs United States
United States is stronger · +101 visa-free destinations
Comparing the two in 2026: the India passport gives access to 58 destinations without a prior visa (#146 worldwide), while United States reaches 159 (#32). In practice, United States gets you visa-free to 101 more destinations.
Side-by-side comparison
India
United States
Visa-free destinations
58
159
Voyspark Index rank
#146
#32
Visa-free
27
116
Visa on arrival
28
36
Electronic auth (eTA)
3
7
e-Visa
47
20
Visa required
#93
#19
Popular destinations visa-free for one but visa-required for the other.
Where United States reaches further
Access by region, side by side
Visa-free for both: destinations open to both passports.
Africa20 · 34 / 54
Europe0 · 44 / 46
Americas11 · 31 / 34
Asia14 · 25 / 34
Oceania9 · 13 / 14
Middle East4 · 12 / 15
Frequently asked questions
Which is stronger, India or United States?
United States is stronger. India reaches 58 destinations visa-free; United States, 159.
How many destinations can both enter visa-free?
55 destinations are open without a prior visa to both passports in 2026.
Where does each passport reach further?
India wins in 0 and United States in 22 among popular destinations. The full list is above.